Wimp is a very simple program which helps you keep tabs on your computer’s ip address. Wimp runs a small program in the background which sends an e-mail to the address of your choice whenever the ip address changes.

As you would imagine, this can be quite useful for controlling a Mac remotely. I have this running on my Mac at home. When the ip changes, I get an email to the account on my Powerbook. I have a rule set up in Mail.app to take the email and file it away immediately. That way, I never see it. Then, when I need to know the latest ip, I go into my archives folder and find the most recent email.

This could also be useful if your computer gets stolen. It would keep track of the location of your Mac and may be able to help you find it. If the operating system was re-installed, of course Wimp would be erased. But, who steals your laptop and then looks around for your install cds? (Note To Self: Take install cds out of laptop bag.)

(This app seems to be missing. If anyone knows a similiar app, please let us know.)

...from March 21, 2009...

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