Contact us today!
866-348-2602

Total Tech Care Blog

Total Tech Care has been serving Florida since 2001, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

Tip of the Week: Activate These Solutions Now Before You Misplace Your Mobile Device Later

Tip of the Week: Activate These Solutions Now Before You Misplace Your Mobile Device Later

Can’t find your mobile device? If you’ve taken precautions and enabled solutions designed to track the whereabouts of your device, then you’ve got no reason to panic. Of course, hindsight is 20/20, so you’ll want to make sure you activate a phone-finding solution now (while you’ve got your device in your sights).

For an iPhone or Apple Device
If you’re an Apple enthusiast, you can use the Find My iPhone feature to locate any device connected to your Apple account. Log into your iCloud account or download the Find My iPhone app (before you lose your device, of course), which will help you keep track of your devices should you lose them. You can even track where your device is and where it has been. You can even lock the device and send it a message telling whoever finds it how to contact you! 

For an Android Device
Android makes finding your lost device as easy as performing a Google search. If you’re signed into your Google account, and you have your device linked to it, all you have to do is type into the search bar, “Find my Phone.” As long as there’s a device connected to your Google account, you’ll be shown a small map in the search results which shows you where the device is located. You can then proceed to ring the device and find it, if it is turned on and nearby.

For Other Devices
If you lose a more obscure device, you might have a little more trouble locating it. Thanks to a great app called Prey, you can find just about any laptop or smartphone that may be missing. You can install Prey for free on up to three devices, and as long as a thief hasn’t completely wiped your device, you’ll have a decent shot at discovering who has found it. Provided that your device has a Wi-Fi chip, a webcam, and the app installed, Prey can take a picture of whoever has found the device as well as where it is located.

Any devices that have Prey installed on them will automatically issue a report to you every so often, starting at 20 minutes. This can tell you exactly what’s happening with your device. This includes webcam snapshots, desktop captures, program installations, changed files, and so much more. Of course, if you think that maybe someone has just found your device and hasn’t stolen it, you have the option of letting them know how to contact you through various methods. Worst case scenario, you can lock it or remotely wipe it to secure any data located on it.

For more great tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your technology, subscribe to Total Tech Care’s blog.

 

Comments

No comments made yet. Be the first to submit a comment
Already Registered? Login Here
Guest
Wednesday, 02 April 2025
If you'd like to register, please fill in the username, password and name fields.

Blog Archive

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

  • First Name *
  • Last Name *

      Free Consultation

      Sign up today for a
      FREE Network Consultation

      How secure is your IT infrastructure?
      Let us evaluate it for free!

      Sign up Now!

      Free Consultation
       

      Tag Cloud

      Security Tip of the Week Technology Best Practices Business Computing Cloud Privacy Hackers Productivity Hosted Solutions Software Efficiency Business Google Network Security Microsoft Internet Email Malware Backup Workplace Tips Innovation Data User Tips Computer Mobile Devices Hardware IT Services Disaster Recovery Android VoIP communications Smartphones Business Continuity Communication IT Support Miscellaneous Smartphone Mobile Device Small Business Network Browser Productivity Collaboration Quick Tips Cybersecurity Business Management Users Phishing Upgrade Managed IT Services Windows Outsourced IT Data Backup Ransomware Windows 10 Data Recovery Cloud Computing Office Server Save Money Passwords Windows 10 Virtualization Gadgets Saving Money Holiday Social Media Tech Term Chrome Managed IT Services Automation Managed Service Microsoft Office Computers Artificial Intelligence Facebook Operating System Cybercrime Internet of Things BYOD Wi-Fi Mobile Device Management Networking IT Support Health Hacking Spam Covid-19 Alert Office 365 Telephone Systems Information Information Technology Managed Service Provider Remote BDR Bandwidth Recovery Employer-Employee Relationship Social Engineering Mobility Router Law Enforcement Remote Monitoring Mobile Computing Application App History Password Money Encryption Data Breach Applications Big Data Human Resources Mobile Office How To Private Cloud Managed IT Blockchain Paperless Office Data Storage Office Tips Patch Management Apps Training VPN Remote Computing Government Flexibility HaaS Marketing WiFi IT solutions Entertainment Website Budget Bring Your Own Device Data Management Work/Life Balance Wireless Vulnerability Windows 7 Word Gmail Infrastructure Voice over Internet Protocol Settings Servers Google Drive Two-factor Authentication Data Security Avoiding Downtime Mouse User Error Vendor Managed Services Meetings Display Save Time USB Risk Management Software as a Service Telephone System Hacker Staff Employee/Employer Relationship Cleaning Machine Learning RMM Conferencing The Internet of Things Connectivity Remote Work Scam Lithium-ion battery End of Support Education Physical Security Safety Firewall Vendor Management HIPAA Sports Redundancy Virtual Reality Keyboard Apple Data Protection Social Comparison Samsung Computer Accessories Managed Services Provider CES Database Document Management Value Wireless Technology Solid State Drive How to Wearable Technology Electronic Medical Records Downtime Business Technology Remote Workers Content Management Spam Blocking Access Control Printer Retail Hard Drives Instant Messaging Processor Bluetooth Hiring/Firing Data storage Robot Virtual Assistant Excel Authentication Automobile Biometrics Hard Drive Virtual Desktop Computing Infrastructure Going Green IT Consultant Update DDoS Computing Business Intelligence SharePoint Humor Audit Google Docs Battery Worker IT Management Identity Theft Shadow IT Legal Digital Signage Customer Service Botnet Environment IT Plan Internet Exlporer Fax Server Augmented Reality Unsupported Software Fraud PDF Procurement Net Neutrality SaaS Charger Workplace Strategy Remote Worker Proactive IT Compliance Cryptocurrency Help Desk OneNote Computer Care Virus Best Practice Printing YouTube Current Events Network Congestion eWaste Black Market Unified Threat Management Telephony Hosted Computing Cryptomining Root Cause Analysis Business Owner Point of Sale GDPR Personal Tablets NarrowBand Supply Chain Management Entrepreneur Wireless Internet HBO Online Shopping Managing Stress Knowledge Music Search Monitoring File Sharing Batteries Skype Inventory Data loss Specifications iPhone Cameras Windows 8.1 Shortcut Camera Digitize Cost Management Wire Windows Server 2008 R2 Outlook Evernote Leadership Troubleshooting Travel Customer relationships Social Networking Start Menu Manufacturing Screen Mirroring Millennials Loyalty Files Email Best Practices Printers IT Assessment Chromecast Smart Office Frequently Asked Questions Wireless Charging Books Running Cable Computer Tips Managed IT Service Mobile Security Cameras Windows 10s Biometric Security Cast Workforce Colocation Printer Server Virtual CIO Uninterrupted Power Supply Virtual Private Network OneDrive Memory Peripheral Tip of the week Cables webinar Emergency Public Cloud Employer Employee Relationship Monitor Digital Security Cameras Using Data Professional Services Nanotechnology 5G Telecommuting Assessment Project Management Copiers Quick Tip Windows Server 2008 Cortana Reputation Ergonomics Streaming Media Science Tools Digital Signature Smartwatch OLED Content Television Tech Support Warranty Development Laptop PCI DSS HVAC Virtual Machine Google Apps Techology Distributed Denial of Service Customers 2FA Customer Relationship Management Fiber Optics Analysis Employee Messaging Analyitcs Devices Cabling Audiobook Public Computer Administrator Transportation Touchpad Policy Programming Enterprise Content Management Hypervisor Regulations Computer Fan Consultant Rootkit Dark mode MSP Trend Micro Accountants SMS Thought Leadership Default App Credit Cards Politics Advertising Analytics Microchip Antivirus Benefits Procedure Password Management Saving Time Password Manager Workers Google Search FENG Multi-Factor Security Best Available dark theme Notifications Shopping Windows 8 Search Engine AI Twitter IT Infrastructure WIndows 7 IBM IT service Smart Technology FinTech NIST Flash Business Mangement Bing Smart Tech Trending Relocation Social Network Tablet Addiction Investment Software Tips Amazon Supercomputer Domains Video Games Employees Employee/Employer Relationships Sync Recycling Emails Practices ISP Worker Commute IaaS Windows 365 Maintenance Wiring Windows Media Player Video Conferencing Bloatware Cache ROI Amazon Web Services Experience User PowerPoint Scalability Two Factor Authentication Sales Safe Mode Bitcoin Criminal Shortcuts Netflix

      Top Blog

      The reasoning for this is simple: you want to make sure that operations are proceeding as intended, even if you’re not there. If you completely check out from the workplace every time you leave, you could return from your vacation to a complete and total disaster that may have been prevented with y...
      QR-Code