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By Bradley Mitchell, About.com Guide to Wireless / Networking since 1999

Using Remote Desktop To Catch a Computer Thief

Sunday May 11, 2008
| Commentary | Understanding computer network technologies can pay off in many ways, including being able to track down your computer if it's stolen. See the amusing example of this computer thief with no networking savvy who was caught recently by an owner familiar with the remote desktop support build into their Mac. Snapping their photo at the keyboard was a very nice touch, Ms. Duplaga.
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May 13, 2008 at 2:57 pm
(1) Robert Ramsey says:

That is one great story and a out-standing technology tip. Thanks, I am going to work on this security method myself.

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