Christmas is right around the corner and that means getting that nice laptop you always wanted, but what if you finally got your laptop and made a trip to the library to use there wifi but had left your computer for just a second for snatchers to take it. Well now you are stuck with no laptop but with a little software installed inside your computer, you can be sure to get the right information about the snatcher and keep track were your laptop is and call the police
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“BEFORE YOU START, I WANT TO MAKE SURE YOU DO THE FOLLOWING” This mite help you in the future if you do find the robber who stoled the
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This free program is called Prey, and it is available at www.preyproject.com.

1. Write down the Serial Number
2. Keep your receipt (if you got one) or ask the gift giver to keep the copy in a safe place
3. Take a Picture if you have to Once is enough
4. Add a sticker or something that will tell right away that’s your laptop
5. Always buy a Metal Ribbon at walmart or your local store to add to your laptop so when you do go out to the library you can lock it on a desk or a metal tab.

Prey has lots of features, but the best way for you to learn quickly what it does is to take a look at this video:

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