Security for Macbook Pro

[dilbaggins]

Does anyone know of a app/software that is preferably free that allows the owner of a Macbook Pro track/lock/alarm a stolen laptop? I saw that iCloud does it but I wasn't sure if it was free and whether it would work with Mac OS X Snow Leopard

 

[MEGADETH1]

http://preyproject.com/

 

[dilbaggins]

This is a side question but lets say your MBP does get stolen and Prey Project does provide you with evidence (such as a location and screen shot) of the thief. Is that enough proof to go to the police and would they follow up?

 

[-tWv-]

http://preyproject.com/

This is the best solution I know of.

This is a side question but lets say your MBP does get stolen and Prey Project does provide you with evidence (such as a location and screen shot) of the thief. Is that enough proof to go to the police and would they follow up?

It seems like prey would provide you with enough evidence but I guess it all depends on the police department and if they deem it to be worth their time.. I hope it would be but you never know with cops

 

[dmccloud]

While the guy in this article was using a different program, he was able to get the police to arrest the thief because it was tracking and taking photos of the guy:

http://boingboing.net/2011/05/31/this-guy-has-my-macb.html