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Locate / Monitor for MAC Address on internet

Hi Experts,
I had my laptop stolen on a recent trip, but I have the MAC address.

I was wondering if I can monitor the internet somehow to identify when my computers MAC address (Assuming the Crim is dumb enough not to change it) logs onto a website/ server.... I can then get the IP address and go looking for said crim from there.
The police are to busy to both it seems, as they where not interested to know about my MAC address, or that the Nook they took is connected to my B&N account, and could be traced easily with the internet too.

Anyway.
Look forward to your thoughts.
C

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wasiftoor

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Craig Lambie

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Thanks Wasiftoor.... I asked B&N for this, but they wouldn't provide it to me.... I guess that is that then...
I might leave this open in case someone else has a suggestion that could help.

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atrevido

Just as an aside here, the locate your ipad/iPhone feature actually has the sheriff in LA County finding perps with phones. They get the address from the user, then stand outside the house, call the iPhone, when it rings they bust the door down. I'm subscribed to Nixle for LAPD and LA County sheriff and they post little news releases. There have been quite a few of these. I don't think all law enforcement agencies are paying attention to this but some certainly seem to be.

Craig Lambie

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Thanks Experts :)