iAlertU is a very useful alarm system for your Apple MacBook computer. Basically iAlertU is a car alarm for your Mac.

iAlertU uses the built in sudden motion sensor (SMS) device to detect movement of your MacBook and triggers an audible and visual alarm. The alarm can also be triggered by keyboard and mouse/trackpad movement.

The alarm is designed to continue sounding even after the MacBook screen has been closed. iAlertU is activated and deactivated using the infrared remote control included with every MacBook computer.

Utilizing the built in motion sensor technology, iSight camera and the infrared remote control your MacBook Pro can now be turned into a high tech alarm system. iAlertU is aimed at being a tamper/theft deterrent system for those times when you need to step away from your work momentarily.

Currently this version only works on the MacBook Pro but I am looking into getting it working on the PowerBook and iBook machines.

Here are some key features of "iAlertU":

· Mute button override
· Volume max when alarm is active
· Flashing screen when alarm has triggered
· Idle sleep disabled when alarm is active

Features under development:
· Camera integration
· Email snapshot on network availability
· Forced sleep disable for duration of alarm
· Audio output jack disable for duration of alarm
· User selectable sensitivity
· Visual deterrent that alarm is set.


Requirements:

· An Apple MacBook Pro / MacBook (not compatible with PowerBooks or iBooks).