I am always looking for ways to secure my system both from the internet and from theifs. Therefore I am always looking for something new and cool.
I came across this today

http://www.time.com/time/columnist/t...0.html?cnn=yes

These are some software solutions to track down a lost or stolen laptop once it is brought online. Only problem is it doesnt work if the hard drive has been wiped. My question then is why not run some form of service that checks for the MAC address'. This article also talks about a cool little device that sets off an alarm when a key chain gets so far away from your laptop. but nonetheless if you are paranoid here is one more thing you can track down your stolen equipment or someone can tell where you are at all times.