Download the Tom's Hardware App from the App Store
The reference for current tech news
Yes No
Tom's Hardware > Forum > Laptops & Notebooks > General Discussion > Tracking Stolen MacBook?

Tracking Stolen MacBook?

Forum Laptops & Notebooks : General Discussion Tracking Stolen MacBook?

Related Content
You have searched for "Tracking Stolen MacBook?" . You might be interested in the following threads:

See more for "Tracking Stolen MacBook?"

Can't find your answer?
Ask!

General Discussion

|

Acer

|

iPad

Word :    Username :           
 
Mcseven   02-02-2012 at 04:23:00 AM

Does anyone know if a stolen Mac laptop can be traced/followed i have serial number, unique MAC IP and software serial number...Need some help it is my Daughter's stolen from University Library.


Message edited by Mcseven on 02-02-2012 at 04:42:08 AM
Reply to Mcseven
Register or log in to remove.
anort3   02-02-2012 at 06:21:11 AM

Not unless you have special tracking software such as lojack installed. Other than that all you can do is file a police report.

------------------------------ i7 2600K @ 4.5/P67A UD4/Scythe Mugen 2 Rev B/OCZ Vertex 2 120GB/2xWD 640 Blacks/Antec 1200/Samsung 23in LED LCD/EVGA GTX 460/2x4GB GSkill Ripjaws X DDR3 1600 7-8-7-24/Windows 7 Ultimate x64/Corsair 750TX
 Reply to anort3
jaguarskx   02-02-2012 at 06:33:47 AM

If you do not have tracking software installed on the MacBook, then the only thing you / your daughter can do is file a police report.

You could also contact Apple and provide them with the Macbook's serial number in the event the person who stole it should try to get it serviced in the future.

I recommend spending money on software like LoJack. It's not really that expensive and at least provides some peace of mind since it can improve your chances of locating a stolen laptop.

------------------------------ Q9450 |Corsair XMS 4GB DDR 800 | ABit IP35 Pro | HD 5850 | Audigy 2 | Seasonic S12 550 | Cooler Master Centurion 532 | NEC LCD2690WUXi and Planar PX2611w | WinXP

Peace on Earth by means of the destruction of all life on Earth.
 Reply to jaguarskx
killersquirel11   02-03-2012 at 08:19:18 AM

Or you could look up prey project as a free alternative to LoJack.


Message edited by killersquirel11 on 02-03-2012 at 08:19:36 AM
------------------------------ Trolls regenerate health when wounded, but are susceptible to fire
 Reply to killersquirel11
molo9000   02-03-2012 at 09:08:24 AM

There is a "Find my Mac" feature included in 10.7 Lion (iCloud) that allows you to do that unless the thief wiped the hard drive.

It's not activated by default though and you or your daughter would probably know about it, if either of you had activated it.

Reply to molo9000
Register or log in to remove.
Ask the community Add a reply
See all topics related to "Tracking Stolen MacBook?"
Tom's Hardware > Forum > Laptops & Notebooks > General Discussion > Tracking Stolen MacBook?
Go to:

There are 946 identified and unidentified users. To see the list of identified users, Click here.

Bestofmedia Forum ©
2000-2009 Bestofmedia Group
Page generated in 0.462 seconds
  • Ask the community now
  • Publish
Ad
Latest best answer
Delete admin password
By Saga Lout, 14 days ago:

Hello and welcome to Tom's Hardware Forums. We are not supposed to offer password help...

They won a badge
Join us in greeting them
How do I win badges?
Partners