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Protect Data and Recover Your Stolen Computer With LaptopLock

LaptopLock is another interesting free to download and use utility which protects the data and aids in the recovery of a stolen laptop or computer. LaptopLock can remotely delete files, encrypt files, show a message to the user using the computer, execute a program, play a sound.

LaptopLock requires internet connection to be able to carry out specific remote execution step. However, If lets say the user ( who has the stolen laptop) disconnects the internet and LaptopLock has been unable to connect to the Internet, it could ask the user to verify their identity by asking for a password. This option is set during installation and depends on how visible LaptopLock’s presence should be.

How do I use The LaptopLock?

Using the LaptopLock is simple.

  • Sign up for an account at http://www.thelaptoplock.com
  • Add a computer to your account.
  • Download and install The LaptopLock agent.
Image: Configuring Laptoplock agent

Image: Configuring Laptoplock agent

  • Configure the downloaded agent with your account and computer information provided by the web based control panel.
Image: Specifying what the Laptoplock agent should do when the laptop is stolen.

Image: Specifying what the Laptoplock agent should do when the laptop is stolen.

  • Specify what the agent should do when you report your computer missing

LaptopLock doesnt monitor or record any user actions, all the actions which LaptopLock can execute are dependent on the actions the user has configured it with.

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