If you frequently use and carry your laptop around, it's advisable to pre-install anti-theft software on it. LockItTight is a free application that helps you do this by saving the laptop's location when connected to the internet, capturing screenshots, and sending them to you.
Guide to Retrieve Lost Laptops with LockItTight
*Download LockItTight App
Step 1: Register an Account
You need an account for your laptop information to be sent to. Visit Here, then fill in all the necessary information to register.
After completing the registration process, verify your email and install the software on your machine. Once installed, the software will run silently in the background automatically.
Step 2: User Guide
You log in to the following link to access your account and set up tracking information. By default, information will be sent every 2 hours. You can change it in Settings if you want it every 1 hour or activate the screenshot feature.
When the laptop is connected to the internet, the software will automatically save IP information, city, country, and mark it on the map.
All activities of LockItTight are kept confidential, making it difficult to detect. This gives you a chance to recover your lost laptop.
With LockItTight software, you'll feel more secure when taking your laptop outside as it's quite well-protected. If unlucky enough to lose it, you'll likely find it more easily. However, it also depends on your luck. If the thief reinstalls Windows, LockItTight will no longer be effective. Additionally, refer to the guide on finding a lost iPhone using Lookout Mobile Security for more details.
