How to Track A Stolen Laptop Using DropBox

Do you want to track a stolen laptop using dropbox? Or You are doubting that it’s not possible to track a stolen laptop using a dropbox? Anyway, let me tell you that in the recent Technology world, tracking any stolen items is no longer a new thing and can be done with just a blink of an eye. A stolen laptop or computer can be tracked and recovered back from rubber when you have DropBox installed on it. That is just the trick but I’m not going to let you do the job as to how to track a stolen laptop using DropBox. Other than Laptop locator, you can still track your computer or laptop using online app.



NOTE: You will only be able to rack your laptop once its connected to the internet because DropBox uses to sync your account once connected

Before the deal, let take a look at what DropBox is for the sake of those that are hearing about DropBox for the first time and would like to track their laptops if stolen.


What is DropBox

DropBox is an online service that enables all user to store their datum online without paying a cent. The number of items you can store on DropBox does not limited to anything as long as you have storage space on your account. When you open DropBox account, you can store items like Videos, Photos, Apps, and all the like. At the same time, DropBox could be regarded as online store.

How to Track A Stolen Laptop Using DropBox

Following the steps below, you will be able to tack a stolen Laptop using DropBox online storage.

Step 1: Go to DropBox and sign up if you are new user otherwise login as an existing user

Step 2: Download an install DropBox on your target computer (You can install it on as many as possible computer) provided you want to track them once stolen.

Step 3: Login on to your DropBox account, and click on the setting tab from the drop down menu besides your name.

Step 4: On the “My devices” option, find your stolen laptop by click on most recent activities where all the link devices will be displayed. Once you hover your mouse to the “My devices”, you can easily view the IP on recent activities on your account.


Step 5: And now, to track your stolen laptop and recover it back, kindly copy the IP address and report it its location to the authorities.


That is a simple trick you can use to track a stolen laptop using DropBox