Perhaps you should actually read what it says..Only specific computers offer BIOS level support. those partners are listed:

This is a list of the computer manufacturers, makes and models that provide Computrace embedded support in the BIOS. New lines of computers are added on a regular basis – if there is a particular computer make/model you are interested in, please be sure to ask an Absolute sales representative. For older computers or computers not listed below, a BIOS Flash may be available; a sales representative will be able to advise you on the models.

http://www.absolute.com/products-bio...-computers.asp

The BIOS agent is only supported in those machines. All other non-supported models have the hard drive level support installed. It can survive most attempts at removal as it resides in a HPA (hidden partitioned area) on the hard drive.


If you know how to remove that HPA or replace the drive the agent will no longer protect your machine.


you cannot just add code into any BIOS. It has to be supported or you risk corrupting the BIOS.

oh i read it. i read it all. did you? i even posted a link showing which computers HAVE the agent. go back and re read my posts.

ev

i will post whatever i please since you pretty much read half the original article and then critiqued the other parts you selectively decided to read, thank you very much.

When you checked out the links, i think youd find that information you posted about lojack was already plainly viewable to anyone else who viewed the site posted in the original post too. your post about lojack was at best, redundant. your cracks about my thoroughness un necessary. the information you posted is helpful and would have been nice in a context other than trying to make someone look uninformed.

The entire gist of this post was to help people, not make other people look dumb with clever inserts.

ev

and as i stated earlier, if you dont like or agree with the above recommendations ORIGINALLY mentioned in the post, find your own security solutions. if you have a problem with the post, write your own.

If you dont like what i write in a thread post in a different thread. constructive criticism is welcome. Comments thrown in to attempt to make others look dumb are offensive.

I take offense at random potshots about posts that genuinely try to do some good and help people out. your post about the info about lojack was at best redundant, as the info you referrenced was clearly available at the site mentioned in the original posting. if you have something valid to say, say it, and do so in a non-condescending manor.

Personally, i dont care HOW many posts you have here. if you have something to offer, offer it in a constructive way, or expect other people you reply to what you say in kind.

I posted this how-to and FAQ in an attempt to help people see what was out there for added features that would help make them safer, not totally safe. i never said ANY of these products was foolproof and niether do they. use at your discretion and if you choose. If you have information that is helpful, by all means post it.

ev

And you can quote me on that.

ev

You really should relax. You stated all lojack solutions were integrated into the BIOS (and were quite apt at berating me on it). I replied indicating that was only true on select notebook models...

Apparently you looked at it & decided to edit some of your posts to reflect that & then turn around and start criticizing me , acting like that is what you posted all along....ok then



...Well at least the original post was informative.

Computrace LoJack for laptops is great. I include it for all my customers.

Anything new with security came out yet? If it is not listed, please post it

man, seems like ages ago since i started this thread! so long ago, i forgot my original log in, and had to get a new one. lol.

not a lot new in physical security. i have discovered the coolness that is Sandboxie though. Definitely a great way to defeat malware, and a good backup to normal security software.



ev

great tips.

But old? Did you have to comment?

You can also use a simple notebook lock.