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Elmer introduced an open-source anti-theft software called Prey, highlighting its compatibility across various devices and ease of setup, aiming to help households protect their laptops, phones, and tablets. He provided a link for more information and mentioned modest personal experience with it. Joe S responded by sharing his own limited tech setup, indicating he also lacks a laptop and uses an old, inexpensive phone. The overall tone is informative and casual, with no controversy or negative feedback.

Elmer

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Thought the word on this could do with spreading.

Came across this via Click on the BBC.

It is an open source Anti theft software. It can be placed on 3 machines free of charge, sufficient for most households. There are pro versions for more machines / business.
Runs in all flavours of Windows, Mac, Linux and android / iOS.
It takes less than 5 minutes to setup.


Link: Open source anti-theft solution for your laptop, phone and tablet – Prey
Read the FAQs: FAQ – Prey

Mike

I've not tried it myself as (a) I've not got a laptop. (b) No-one in their right mind would steal my old phone.

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Joe S

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I don't have a laptop either. My cell phone is a $15 Tracfone over 4 years old.
Joe