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Burglars use radio frequency detectors to find laptops: If you’re already a worrier, add one more item to the list.
Posted by Glennf at August 25, 2003 1:34 PM
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Tracked on August 26, 2003 6:40 AM
Just more bad journalism at work. They need better research people.
Posted by: Marcus at August 27, 2003 3:40 AM
Okay, I have to ask: if a couple of burglars could figure out how to make such a device work, why couldn't Kensington? And wouldn't it have been simpler/faster/more lucrative for them to have just sold their design to Kensington (or K's competition)?
I also have to agree with Floyd that as there's no word that these guys have confessed, so it's just someone's guess as to what their method was. It all sounds kinda fishy to me.
Posted by: Dori at August 26, 2003 6:39 PM
I have an idea, why not just turn off your Airport & Wireless card before leaving the house? If you have your laptop while traveling, turn off your wireless card until you actually use it.
Posted by: Marco at August 25, 2003 9:43 PM
How did they know they burglers used Wi-Fi detection devices? Maybe the thieves broke in and just stole the laptops. Most people leave their laptops on their desks in plain view. I mean it is not like people hide them in safe places within the home.
Posted by: floyd at August 25, 2003 1:41 PM