How to find a lost device on Windows 10

Windows 10 is able to track the location of a laptop, tablet or smartphone, on which it is installed. From this article you will learn how to turn this useful feature, and where to find a treasured place on the map, if your gadget is lost or stolen.

In order to fully experience the essence of the problem, I propose to return to the recent past and see a vivid example of how the thieves "fasten feet" email a friend right under the noses of its owner.

Let me remind you, in the beginning of November, the world-famous tennis player Serena Williams (Serena Williams) to spend the evening in one of the inconspicuous Chinese restaurants. And while the great champion enjoys the company of his companion, he showed up on the horizon, whether the thief, whether the hunter for sensations. Good thing these professionals heightened attention never sleeps. Serena promptly discovered the loss, quickly caught the culprit... and let him go home. A pity, branded supply athletes would be a good instructive finale entire history! :)

Of course, it is unlikely that the older of the Williams sisters phone with Windows 10 on board. Fresh Operating System from Microsoft has not so common, but it is to some extent gives it an advantage: not all They know that smart phones, and even more desktops with Windows 10, you can track it on the map, while it has long been realized in Android and iOS.

Log in to Windows 10 with the Microsoft account, open the System Configuration (Win + I), go to "Update and security", turn on the "Search Device" if it is not activated.

There will also be listed linkOn which you cmozhete track the location of your device. Click on the address to see a list of all the gadgets that are linked to your Microsoft profile. Click on any of them to see the point of the last registration.

The data is updated at least connect a computer, tablet or phone to the Internet via Wi-Fi, wired connection or a mobile network.

In conclusion, today tracking function does not work at full capacity. While it is impossible to remotely lock the gadget, wipe it with confidential information, including alarm or take a picture of the user with the camera. No doubt in time it will be implemented.