I leave my computer everywhere now. Just to see if someone will try to steal it. Of course there is a method to my madness. I have iAlertu.
iAlertu is perfect for those frustrating moments in the coffee shop when you need to relieve yourself in the facilities but don't want to pack up the collage of paraphernalia you have spread to and fro. You set the alarm and walk away care free, all the while hoping someone gets frisky with the lappy so you can see it in action.
The way it works is to use the built in movement sensor or any user input to alert anybody nearby that someone is doing something they are not supposed to. A loud alarm sounds for up to 2 minutes, the built in iSight camera snaps a photo of the offender and emails it to you, the computer locks down, and the screen pulses white and black. A tasteful screensaver informs any criminals pondering their flight with your Mac that chaos shall ensue if they do so dare.
The movement sensor can be dialed to whatever sensitivity you choose so that a innocent brush will not trigger the collective gazes of the room.
A password is required to disable the alarm. However, an intelligent thief (Ok, ok. Maybe even a dolt) can push the power button for 5 seconds and it's lights out.
Obviously this alarm only works to deter a thief once the alarm has been triggered. Don't expect the burglar to care about the racket he is carrying if you leave your lappy where no one can inquire about the noise.
iAlertu in action.
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