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    Any programs that you can activate remotely to take picture?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by johnny13oi, Aug 3, 2008.

  1. johnny13oi

    johnny13oi Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey guys, is there any program that you can install that will activate the webcam remotely and capture a photo and email it to you? Like just in case if someone steals your laptop you can activate the webcam remotely and capture a photo of the person who stole it.
     
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    bastaa Notebook Enthusiast

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    Wow , great idea. This can be done! I'll think about it ...
     
    bastaa, Aug 3, 2008
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    disciplined Notebook Geek

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    ya this would be cool!
     
    disciplined, Aug 3, 2008
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