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Lifehacker on Macbook theft protection with iAlertU, FTP and Applescript

by Laurie A. Duncan (Oct 17th, 2006)

Adam Pash has a detailed How-To up today for using Slapping Turtle's iAlertU (still in beta since we last mentioned it) along with some Applescript, an FTP server and the built-in iSight camera on your MacBook or MacBook Pro to find the punk who clipped your gear - if you're ever unfortunate enough ...

MultiAlarm for Powerbook/iBook

by Dave Caolo (May 2nd, 2006)

You may remember iAlertU, the "theft alarm" that you can configure to go off when your MacBook Pro is moved (by unauthorized hands, that is), by making use of the Mac's motion detector. It's a pretty nice idea, but it leaves Powerbook users out in the cold. Enter MultiAlarm. It works in a ...

iAlertU demo

by Scott McNulty (Apr 13th, 2006)

I had my doubts about iAlertU, but I am big enough to admit that I was wrong (though I waited a few days just to be sure). iAlertU does, in fact, work and there is a free beta so you can protect your MacBook Pro. The developer is hard at work on another version of the software, so be sure to keep ...

Found Footage: iAlertU

by Scott McNulty (Apr 7th, 2006)

This video purports to be a demo of an early Alpha of iAlertU, the only way to make sure your Mac doesn't get 'jacked,' as the kids say. It might be real (though I am skeptical) but it certainly is an amusing idea. Thanks, Brandon Hays. ...