stolen macbook story

[rick snagwell]

im sure most of you have heard this story [here].

my question is...he used the hidden app to locate his macbook, which costs money.

i was wondering if anyone knows of a good free one?

thanks

 

[GGJstudios]

Hidden App for MAC

 

[rick snagwell]

so prey is the other one everyone uses?

 

[miles01110]

"Everyone" does not use just one theft recovery assistant. Undercover, Hidden, Prey, and LoJack are probably the most often discussed and used.

 

[rick snagwell]

okay great, thanks for your input.

 

[-tWv-]

I use the free version of Prey and I think its great. Installed it 8 months ago and forgot about it. Glad to have some sort of safeguard just in case the worst happens.

 

[Starhorsepax]

I use Prey and even took a test run with it. Worked great. Just make sure that the recovery data is sent either to web mail or that you don't save your mail password to the keychain. Wouldn't want to let the bad guy to know it's there if he gets nosy and looks at your mail!

 

[Psychomacuser]

Those with PowerPC macs?

Certainly, any laptop or desktop would benefit a thief.. does this program work with PowerPC macs??