2 The Next Level

Did you know that you can get a Lojack for your laptop? I did, but like many who currently have a laptop, notebook or netbook I didn’t think anything would happen to my laptop. Heck I had three of them to my disposal in my house. Yet on a warm afternoon 35 minutes after picking up my kids from summer camp, I found out about not having a Lojack for my laptop the hard way.  There I was pulling into my carport with a dumbfounded look on my face. I could not believe what I was seeing. My carport door was kicked in and my house had been burglarized.

Forty five minutes later, after the police had come and checked the house to make sure we could go back in safely, I found out that the only thing that was taken from our home was our three laptops. They were all located in the same room in plain view so it was very easy for this smash and grab to take place.  So here is my curren t dilemma.  I will eventually replace 2 of the laptops very soon but I am torn between what service I should choose to help prevent loss or theft.

I first of course investigated Absolute Software’s LoJack for Laptop. LoJack for Laptop is probably the most popular software because of the LoJack name brand it uses.  I then went on to Awareness Technologies’ Laptop Cop and then a fairly new kid on the block GadgetTrak Inc.

What impressed me the most so far was Laptop Cop’s ability to locate a lost or stolen laptop and give me the option of deleting or retrieving the files I want. Laptop Cop actually records everything that the thief does. From every email they send or receive to the IM conversation they engage in, the websites they visit, and any usernames and passwords they type, everything will be captured. This information often contains personally identifiable information such as name, address, phone number, etc. Because this information is so revealing, it can be used to get law enforcement involved and significantly increase your chances of successfully recovering your laptop.

PC-Trak™ from GadgetTrak has an advantage because not only can you track your laptop but it also uses your integrated  web camera to capture images of the thief and uploads them with location to your Flickr account and email.

One thing PC-Trak has over the others could prove to be the deciding factor is the price. While LoJack for Laptops and Laptop Cop have annual service fees around $50.00 GadgeTrack’s PC-Trak is only $24.95. GadgeTrack is also the only software that is compatible for Mac computers. In addition to computers GadgeTrack has the ability to protect mobile devices like the Blackberry, Windows Mobile and GadgetTrak for the iPhone and iPod touch is now available in Apple’s App Store.

Regardless of which one I choose I am convinced that these security services for our laptops and mobile devices are needed. I do understand nothing is guaranteed to get my laptop back but I would at least like the peace of mind that if I ever lose or get it stolen again their is a chance that someone would be brought to justice for taking what was not theirs.

About the Author
	@jbrath I am an Internet Technology Specialist. I can create your website/blogsite using WordPress, connect it to all the social media/networking sites, and train you on how to use your website/blogsite more effectively. I can also speak to your business or professional association on this subject matter. I specialize in making complex answers to most questions about the Internet plain and simple. There is no such thing as a dumb question. I can coach/train you on how to manage your social media presence or if you prefer, I can maintain it for you. No task is too small or too large if it leads you to more visibility and profitability. My main objective is to be your “guy” to help you with all things Internet-related, so that you can focus on your priorities as a business owner. Think of me as your Internet/Social Media expert team member that is ready to assist you behind the scenes, with the result of taking your business to the next LEVEL. I work with a team of professionals that help me get the job done right the first time. Contact us today for a quote. 404-287-0848 – Office jeff@2thenextlevel [dot] com Jeffrey Alexander Brathwaite, aka “JB” is an Internet technology specialist who trains business owners on how to use web strategies to increase their customer base and boost their productivity and profit potential. He is CEO of 2 The Next Level, a web-based technology solutions firm that serves small and medium-sized business clients with ongoing technical, training and Internet marketing communications support. JB’s Extended Bio

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