Find Stolen Laptop with Norton Anti-Theft

Norton Anti-Theft is a tracking service which locates the laptop or PC when it’s lost or stolen. These things could happen anytime, and everybody needs a tracking device or software. There is no dearth of anti-theft services for tablet and smartphone users, but the laptop is still vulnerable to thefts. Norton has come with a simple, wonderful and free (for now) anti-theft service. Anti-Theft is available in its beta version, so users could test this software, get a feel of its functionality until it becomes a paid service .

Let us see how Norton Anti-Theft works:

The procedure is quite simple. If you have ever come across a mobile tracking service, then you will discover that Anti-Theft is not very different. You would be required to create an account with Norton and then install the desktop client. Once installed leave the desktop client running. In case your laptop is solen, logging in to your Norton Anti-Theft web account will point out the stolen laptop’s location on a map, if it’s connected to the internet.

You are also able to remotely lock your system preventing access to your files. A picture of the thief could be taken from the webcam of the PC, with a handy “Sneak Peek” option. The web service is also capable of displaying a custom message on the system screen with the owners name, phone number and a reward for the finder or anything you think will help you in getting your laptop back.

Features of Anti Theft :

• Free, for the moment.
• Simple, to install and use.
• Complete Anti-Theft Package, with sneak peek, remote locking and owner information display.
• Norton Customer Service/ User Support.

Instructions for downloading Anti-theft:

• Go to the Norton Anti-Theft Beta homepage.
• Create an account on the website. You will receive a confirmation email from Norton. Click on the verification link in the email to confirm your email address.
• Then click on download as shown below.

• After the download, install the Anti Theft Manager by clicking on Run.

• After the desktop client installs. You will see a “Explore” button, clicking which will take you back to your account on the website.
• You will see that now your account displays the current location of your PC or laptop.

Securing your PC or laptop is now easier with Norton Anti-Theft. From taking the thief’s picture to declaring a reward it’s complete in all respects. Check it out while it’s still free.

iMac Graphics Firmware Update

You must have been aware with the knowledge about the problems of Apple’s 27-inch iMac screens; these systems are very good but creating excessive problems for users too. There has been a big list of problems reported by the iMac users about their screens. And Apple has been unable to resolve those problems till now. Though, there are some updates available on fixing the specified problem.
On the 31 December, Apple has uploaded new update named as 27-Inch iMac Graphics Firmware Update 1.0, with this new update, there is a minor change occurred; it takes a little time to install than the previous update.

Nikon Coolpix P100

Nikon Coolpix P100

There is a new Nikon model in the market – the Nikon Coolpix P100. It’s really quite extraordinary, you have many shooting options which are built around a high-speed CMOS sensor, and a 26x megazoom lens. With this camera, you get photo and video shooting on high speeds, and the opportunity to play around with fun modes, plus you can experiment as much as you want. Add to that the fact that you get 1080p HD-quality movie recording. The Nikon Coolpix P100 has easy-to-operate controls; you just need some time to get used to them by reading the manual. The camera itself costs a fair amount, approximately 400 dollars – quite a large sum of money for many people. It weighs about 17 ounces, is of 10 megapixels, and comes with a 3-inch LCD screen.

Memristor circuits lead to ultrasmall PCs. Intel and AMD unleash massively multicore CPUs. Samsung TVs respond to your every gesture. These and other developing technologies will fundamentally change the way you think about--and use--technology.

Illustration: Randy LyhusThe Next Big thing? The memristor, a microscopic component that can "remember" electrical states even when turned off. It's expected to be far cheaper and faster than flash storage. A theoretical concept since 1971, it has now been built in labs and is already starting to revolutionize everything we know about computing, possibly making flash memory, RAM, and even hard drives obsolete within a decade.

The memristor is just one of the incredible technological advances sending shock waves through the world of computing. Other innovations in the works are more down-to-earth, but they also carry watershed significance. From the technologies that finally make paperless offices a reality to those that deliverwireless power, these advances should make your humble PC a far different beast come the turn of the decade.

In the following sections, we outline the basics of 15 upcoming technologies, with predictions on what may come of them. Some are breathing down our necks; some advances are still just out of reach. And all have to be reckoned with.

• Memristor: A Groundbreaking New Circuit
• 32-Core CPUs From Intel and AMD
• Nehalem and Swift Chips Spell the End of Stand-Alone Graphics Boards
• USB 3.0 Speeds Up Performance on External Devices
• Wireless Power Transmission
• 64-Bit Computing Allows for More RAM
• Windows 7: It's Inevitable
• Google's Desktop OS
• Gesture-Based Remote Control
• Radical Simplification Hits the TV Business
• Curtains for DRM
• Use Any Phone on Any Wireless Network
• Your Fingers Do Even More Walking
• Cell Phones Are the New Paper
• Where You At? Ask Your Phone, Not Your Friend
• 25 Years of Predictions