I'm one of the developers. We created the app and service this weekend at a hackathon so it's still very new.<p>We know there are limitations (especially: if you close the MacBook, the alarm will not work) but we're working on it. So thanks for all the feedback, it's very useful to know what areas we should address.<p>If you would like to write to us directly: @laplockapp. Thanks!
1. Wait, what happens if the thief closes the macbook first?<p>2. Even if it works, wouldn't this be useless since the thief would not know about the app running? Ie most theft prevention mechanisms works because they manifestly inform the potential thief that it's not worth his trouble to bother with this one.<p>But if this is just an app running in the background - there is no 'warning' shown.
Not like anyone's actually going to do anything when someone walks off with your laptop anyway.<p>Witness how car alarms are regularly ignored.<p>.
Have to agree with a previous poster; I would imagine it's more likely that people would stare at the thief running out of the venue, rather than get involved and take a risk.<p>You can pick up a drawstring gymsack for a couple of bucks. It scrunches up to a very small size in your daily carry, and you can ensure any valuables are secure on your back if you have to be away for a short time while the rest of your stuff stays at the table. Low tech, but has been effective for me so far.
Nifty, except in public places I usually have speakers muted (I assume Macs have the same capability). I also always close the lid prior to unplugging - does this require changing power management settings?
This is pretty similar to <a href="https://www.virtualock.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.virtualock.com</a> who also provide a Windows version.
this is really cool, i'm surprised something like this hasn't been implemented years ago<p>it would be nice if you could text back the PC to turn on it's speakers like a car alarm