Free software "LAlarm" to prevent ringing siren by laptop stealing

There are not many opportunities to use laptop PCs on the go, from business trips to outdoor sales to traveling, but the risk of theft is the concern at such times. Especially when you are working in a shared conference room or cafe, it is quite dangerous to say "You have to stand up quickly while leaving the PC!"

So, in such a case, it was developed to alleviate the risk of PC being carried away "LAlarm" which will be reviewed this time. It is free software that if you connect the power cable or USB memory to the PC, it will sound a sharp alarm sound as soon as you disconnect.

◆ I tried to sound the anti-theft siren

Just set the alarm by simultaneously pressing "Windows key" and "L" to lock the screen. Afterwards, when the cable is pulled out, a warning is issued with a sharp sound "Feen, Feen". In order to stop the siren, just input the correct password, so it is safe to let it malfunction.

I tried launching "LAlarm" siren that prevents PCs from taking away (part 1) - YouTube


It is convenient because you can set to send mail to pre-designated address at the same time that siren starts up, it can accurately record the time of theft occurrence and quickly report it to a third party.


◆ Installation

First of all, "LAlarm"download pageGo and get the file. The corresponding OS is Windows XP (SP2 or higher), Vista, 7.


Double-click the installer to launch


Click "Install".


Click "Agree"


Click "OK". There is no problem without entering anything in the column of "Authorization Code"


Click "Continue"


Click "Exit" to complete installation


It starts automatically after installation,Task TrayIt will become resident in.


◆ Setting

Right-click the icon on the task tray and click "Options"


First of all, set up a mail account to send a stolen report etc. Click the "Email" tab, enter Gmail's user name (address) and password and check "Enable email alert"


A confirmation popup will appear, so click "Yes"


Please check "Enable Disk Alarm" and click "OK" if you want to make siren sound when connection with USB memory is released.


After that, if you lock the screen by pressing "Windows key" and "L" at the same time, if the power cord or USB memory is pulled out, the siren will become.


You can see the following movies to see how the sirens prevent you from taking away by connecting the USB memory and the laptop computer actually attached to the chair.

I tried launching "LAlarm" siren that prevents PCs from taking away (part 2) - YouTube


◆ Panic Button

Under what circumstances is it used? A mysterious "panic button" is a function of sending a message such as "I need urgent relief" etc. to a previously set partner by double-clicking on the icon, while siren is played.

Select "Alarm 2" tab and check "Enable Panic Alarm". Enter the destination mail address and message in the pop-up window and click "OK" to complete the setting.


If you want to use Sug "Panic Button" in case of emergency Open the "LAlerm" folder from all programs of "Start Menu" and drag and drop "Panic Button" inside the desktop to Convenient.


Siren starts just by double clicking on the icon.


At the same time, a message asking for relief is sent to the preset address as follows.


◆ Health management

Health alarm "function that will let you know that a certain period of time has passed for those who keep using PCs for a long time. If you check "Enable Health Alarm" from the tab of "Alarm 2", at the specified time ... ....


It will inform you with pop-ups and fresh birds' barks.


If you make a mistake more than the specified number of Windwos login passwords, I also have the function to automatically delete the folder and send the data by e-mail, but at the time of article creationEnglish version of WindowsIt can only be used with.

Needless to say, it is safer to have a PC aside for theft prevention, but you do not know when you will encounter situations you can not say so. In order to reduce the risk of theft at the time of Isa, it is soft which installs from now and there is no loss.