Lojack for laptops is an excellent piece of software that helps you track and get your laptop back in case it is stolen. The term Lojack was coined to be antithesis of hijack which refers to the theft of a vehicle by force. The primary business of the company is to recover lost and stolen cars, machinery and other equipment. This is done by installing a small chip somewhere in the vehicle in such a way that it is not detectable. This simple chip keeps sending radio signals in to the manufacturer of this device.
Once a car is reported stolen,it is tracked with the help of transmitter installed in the vehicle The purpose of Lojack for laptops is exactly the same i.e. tracking your laptop in case of theft. According to a rough estimate 2 million laptops are stolen every year. This simple piece of software increases your chances of getting back your lost laptop easily and quickly
What exactly is Lojack for Laptops?
As the name suggests, it is piece of software that works in the background and helps the police track our laptop in case of theft. It is produced by Canada based software company Absolute software. Originally it was named Computrace but later it was produced under Lojack for laptops brand name. Currently it is available under both the brand names.
How it works.
Once installed, this laptop tracking software keeps checking the location of your laptop and its status whether it has been stolen or is with the owner. When you buy a Lojack and load it onto your laptop, your computers serial number and your relevant details like name, address and p/w are registered on a computer in Vancouver.
As soon as your PC gets into a wrong hand or is stolen, the Absolute software detects it as stolen. When you report your laptop stolen; Absolute computer's team start tracking your laptop either by the IP address or the dial up number through which it is connected. The team gets in touch with local law enforcement agencies and tracks the physical location of your PC. Once it is located and recovered, you are informed about it.
Drawbacks of Lojack for Laptops
It is traceable only if it is connected to internet which is highly unlikely if the thief happens to be a techie. However it is still a good investment because we cannot assume that the thief will have it reformatted immediately after stealing it.
