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I have Prey installed on my MacBook Pro to assist with tracking my laptop if it's ever stolen. My question is... should I still have a password? If I want the best chance of finding the laptop, wouldn't I want the thief to USE it and log onto a WiFi network to assist with locating it?
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posted by smitt
on Aug 24, 2011 -
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Best security software for my new Win7 laptop? Any other advice to ensure my computer's life gets off to a good start?
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posted by quinoa
on May 11, 2011 -
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What are the basic steps to remove personal information off of a hard drive? (XP Home, SP3)
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posted by salvia
on Nov 27, 2009 -
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I have a new EeePC 1000HE with Windows XP, which I want to use for both web development and casual web browsing. Are there security issues with installing Apache and PHP on a machine that is also used to access public wireless internet? If so, what steps can I take to make my netbook more secure?
posted by oulipian
on Apr 5, 2009 -
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I just got a notification on my Windows XP laptop to install Service Pack 3. Thing is, I already have SP3 installed. Is this a necessary update? A redundant Microsoft goof? Or something more sinister?
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posted by Rhaomi
on Sep 20, 2008 -
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TSAfilter: will there be any problem getting a laptop without a battery through the carry-on checkpoint at my local (American) airport?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 17, 2007 -
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I'm hoping to keep client data on my laptop safe from bad people. By encrypting the info, I think I'm most of the way there. What am I missing?
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posted by powpow
on Sep 8, 2006 -
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I'm dropping my laptop off for service--what do I need to do to protect myself?
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posted by divka
on Jul 8, 2006 -
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