Security Tip – Laptop Alarm 1.21 and 2 Beta – Deter Casual Theft or Interference
Posted by: Barry Cleave in Portable Freeware, tags: Freeware, Laptop Security, Portable Freeware, Programs, Security Alarm, Software, Utilities, Windows, Windows Explorer, Windows XPA ProReviewer Mini-me Review
What Is It?
Laptop Alarm is a simple application that emits a loud sound when certain actions are taken with an unattended laptop.
Why Would You Want It?
Are you concerned about the security of your laptop? Laptop Alarm provides a useful way of deterring casual theft or interference and snooping by co-workers, fellow students etc. when you leave your laptop or PC unattended. However it is easily and quickly turned off and should be considered only as a simple deterrent and not a solution to such problems.
However there are also some other simple steps that you can take to prevent such things.
What Does It Do – The Essentials?
Emits a very loud sound when:
- The mouse is moved
- The mouse is removed
- The power supply is removed
- Shutdown/Suspend
- Requires a password to deactivate*
*See Cons below
Pros: What’s Good?
- Freeware
Popularity: 23% [?]










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