Fingerprint scanners are small (about the size of a postage stamp) and very effective. There's no reason why a laptop or desktop PC shouldn't have one built in to the keyboard. This would improve security immensely. Theoretically, it could also help make it easier for everyday use. Imagine not having to remember all those passwords for logging in to Windows, web forums, etc. Just rely on your fingerprint instead.
This is a neat idea: but
1. Amnesia
2. A padlock on the release mechanism might work as well
3. and this is positive; you could market them to the UK Government, they need all the help they can get.
I have tried this and it is pretty cool. After awhile it gets kind of annoying but it is definitely an excellent piece of software especially since it's free it's called eylemon http://www.keylemon.com
From what I remember they are offering it at no cost until it is ready for commercial sale.
An other alternative would be a biometric usb fingerprint reader. These can be found around the net with a simple search.
Both of the methods mentioned have their pros and cons.
For the user that wants a simple solution go with the former, for those that like tinkering, the latter. Before you start tinkering take a look at this article http://www.xml-dev.com/pipermail/fde/2007-October/000679.html it discusses Pre-boot vs. post-boot authentication.
Either way, an encrypted USB HD would be the safest I believe.
Yeah, that also means when the RIAA, the MPAA, or the FBI decide to go through your system, they will have damnable proof that YOU are responsible for every little thing on the hard drive.
I'd just as soon live with a little plausible deniability, thankyouverymuch.
Or have a built in GPS/GPRS chip. The second you report it lost, it locates itself, takes a picture using the built in webcam, sends the info to the authorities, and locks itself up physically.
I can sense problems with malfunctions/virus that lock you out of your own computer at a devastating time and get you arrested. :)
Fingerprint scanners are small (about the size of a postage stamp) and very effective. There's no reason why a laptop or desktop PC shouldn't have one built in to the keyboard. This would improve security immensely. Theoretically, it could also help make it easier for everyday use. Imagine not having to remember all those passwords for logging in to Windows, web forums, etc. Just rely on your fingerprint instead.
This is a neat idea: but
1. Amnesia
2. A padlock on the release mechanism might work as well
3. and this is positive; you could market them to the UK Government, they need all the help they can get.
I like it.
What was it again?
I have tried this and it is pretty cool. After awhile it gets kind of annoying but it is definitely an excellent piece of software especially since it's free it's called eylemon http://www.keylemon.com
From what I remember they are offering it at no cost until it is ready for commercial sale.
An other alternative would be a biometric usb fingerprint reader. These can be found around the net with a simple search.
Both of the methods mentioned have their pros and cons.
For the user that wants a simple solution go with the former, for those that like tinkering, the latter. Before you start tinkering take a look at this article http://www.xml-dev.com/pipermail/fde/2007-October/000679.html it discusses Pre-boot vs. post-boot authentication.
Either way, an encrypted USB HD would be the safest I believe.
Google is your friend :)
http://www.lojackforlaptops.com/
Yeah, that also means when the RIAA, the MPAA, or the FBI decide to go through your system, they will have damnable proof that YOU are responsible for every little thing on the hard drive.
I'd just as soon live with a little plausible deniability, thankyouverymuch.
that's why I bought Dragon Fly. For a couple of years now, I try to personalize my pc. It knows it's me, but realy further I can't go for now.
@jincongz I love the GPS idea. LOVE IT. Seems so obvious. Why doesn't every PC have one/!
http://www.voodoopc.com/#/productsenvy
Someone already has a laptop with LOJACK :)
Or have a built in GPS/GPRS chip. The second you report it lost, it locates itself, takes a picture using the built in webcam, sends the info to the authorities, and locks itself up physically.