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Install a basic anti-theft tool on newer laptops
Authored by: GexMax on Jun 16, '06 04:13:44AM

Well actually thats a nice idea BUT it has some other problems else than just powering down the notebook.

first, you could simply send it to sleep (dont know, maybe some progs trigger the alarm by that too - possible)

second - and thats probably one of the easiest ways to get around the alarm - is that they all come through the normal speakers. so if you want to make sure there is no alarm if you take it away just insert some earplugs or even (and probably better) just the cable with the actual speakers cut off (dunno might be 5$ or something if you buy a cheap one - doesnt have to sound good, does it?)

so... nice idea but if the thief has just a little brainpower its pretty useless - on the other hand it might actually stop/identify those thiefs that just want to take their chance when they see it and act spontanously



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