I think we've all had this happen once or twice: our smartphone or laptop was stolen. That is why I am so happy to be telling you about Absolute® LoJack™ for Laptops and Mobile devices that allows you to recover stolen smartphones, tablets and laptops today! While I find this service incredibly important to me as a blogger, it's something that EVERYONE can benefit from - it's not just bloggers who deal with electronics theft! We panic, we cry, we think about all of the years of photos that were stored on the device, we panic again, we remember that we have our credit card, passport, other important financial information on it and we panic again. If you've ever had a smartphone or laptop stolen, then this probably sounds very familiar to you!
Angeline's iPhone was stolen a few weeks ago and while she did have Find My iPhone installed, it wouldn't connect; apparently the thief turned it off or immediately wiped the phone. It was horrible to expect to be able to find your smartphone and then realize that it was gone forever! She was devastated! On top of dealing with the loss of important photos, the stress of having to come up with the money to buy a new device, and being financially vulnerable due to someone getting their grubby paws on your sensitive information, there's something else that happens when an important device is stolen from you - you feel violated.
Absolute® LoJack™ is a theft recovery software that can be installed on laptops, smartphones and tablets (yes, there really is tablet tracking software!) - and it can withstand a factory reset, installation of a new OS - it can even withstand a complete hard drive replacement. Yes, I am totally serious. Once Absolute LoJack is installed on your device, you don't have to worry about a thief wiping the device so that you're unable to track it, as it's not just an app that you install - it's actual software that is manually installed in your device. Even if a thief resets or installs a new OS, the Absolute LoJack software rebuilds itself and provides a constant link between owner and machine so that you can always find your laptop or find your tablet.
On top of the software that allows you to maintain contact with your device, you also have the service of the Absolute Investigations team that works to locate and retrieve your stolen laptop, smartphone or tablet as soon as you report it lost or stolen! Absolute Data Protect allows you to to determine the location of your missing device, lock thieves out of your machine and permanently erase files protecting your information and preventing identity theft.
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Absolute LoJack Challenge
So I am putting my money where my mouth is. I've never lost a device or had one stolen, and even though I dealt with the emotional and logistical aspect of Angeline's phone being stolen, I really haven't experienced it for myself.
So I am going dark. Eek!
I am going to replicate the experience of having one of my devices stolen by not using my iPhone AT ALL on Saturday, June 14th. No calls, no texts, no checking my Facebook, Instagram, Twitter - no connection to my blog, my work or personal emails...I know this may seem like it's not a big deal, but I will be out of town on vacation with my friends, and completely disconnected from my family and my business for an entire 24 hour period! I am freaking out already and it hasn't even started yet!
I'll check back in next week and tell you guys how it went...and probably doing an awful lot of "latergram" posts after I get my phone back! You can find out more about the Absolute LoJack Challenge - I'd love to know what you think!
Debbie Denny
Terrible to have a phone stolen. LoJack sounds interesting. Thanks.
Trisha
That is awesome. Next time we buy a new device I think we'll look into this and just factor it into the cost. It's worth it.
teresa mccluskey
I have had my cell stolen many times, I cant stand a thief 🙁 this sounds like a great service!
Robin (Masshole Mommy)
I've never had my laptop or phone stolen, but I think I would die if I ever did. This sounds like a must-have product.
Kay Adeola
Luckily i have never had a laptop or phone stolen but you can never be too careful. This looks really good.
Shell
Thanks for the info! I would freak out if my phone got stolen.
Melinda
i tend to go without my phone most weekend so I don't know how much it would bother me. My husband would wither away to nothing though if he didn't have access to his phone
Cassie @ Southeast by Midwest
This sounds like a great service to have. With all the information I keep on my phone and laptop I would probably benefit from this service.
Kiwi
I actually have been a victim to my iphone being stolen last year. It was horrible and I didnt have a lock on my phone 🙁 now I keep the Find My Phone app on but you freaked me out when you said it didnt connect...might need to look into this!
Mickey
I can't imagine someone having my computer and access to everything on it. I might need something like this!
Jaime
A friend of mine had her phone stolen last year. It was just an awful, helpless feeling/experience. I'm actually not going to have an internet connection part of the weekend. I guess I'm doing an involuntary challenge. 🙂
Susanna @Zealous Mom
Sounds like a great piece of software. It's so scary to think of my phone or laptop being stolen! Eeek.
Carly from The Puzzled Palate
I hate thieves! I am sorry that someone took your phone. I would feel like I was missing a limb if mine disappeared- maybe I should look into Absolute LOJACK for my phone!
Lisa Collins
I would be FREAKING out too! Most people say it's nothing but when you really thing about it -it's actually quite hard. Good luck to you and I can't wait to hear how it goes!
Danielle
I have never had any of my electronics stolen but I know that when I worked for the government they had safety devices on their laptops that people took home to work on.
Melissa
Oh, wow this sounds like a must. I need it on my PC!
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama
It's been forever since I heard about LoJack. I'm glad they are branching out to more devices and items so we feel safer!
Michelle Christopher
I have never had anything stolen but this is a GREAT thing. I wonder if it can show me where I left my phone because I am always looking for that thing.
Rosey
Anytime anything is stolen you feel violated, I agree. This is a great resource to share!
Jennifer
costly but sounds interesting and so worth it. Definitely need to look into LoJack
Veronica
Isn't that what they used to use to locate cars? That is good to have
Christie
This gives you great peace of mind! I can't wait to hear results
Beeb Ashcroft
I actually totally jelly that you get to "Disconnect" today, LOL! Absolute LoJack sounds incredible - it's so awful when things get stolen, that's terrible about Angeline’s iPhone!! It would be amazing to be able to recover a stolen device this way.
Dawn
I love that it is physically installed in the computer. If more people got that on their electronics, it might dissuade a lot of crooks.
Janeane Davis
This is such a great idea. MOre and more of our lives is connected to the devices we use ad it is important to be able to protect those devices from thieves and unwelcome eyes.
Liza @ Views From the 'Ville
Wow, Absolute Lojack sounds like it's some serious software! I'd feel extra-safe about my laptop with that installed, I'm sure.
Marina
I never knew there was such a thing. Have to seriously look into this when we get our new laptop.
Melissa @ This Girl's Life Blog
I have never lost my phone before, knock on wood. I have heard of stuff for vehicles but never for phones/tablets.
Amy Desrosiers
Oh man, I totally want this service!! I have to tell my husband about it!
Krystal
Ooo I love all things techie. This looks like a great tool!
brett
i know a few friends who could have greatly benefitted from absolute lo-jack! definitely a good security measure.
how did the dark go?