[Sargasm]

Now, I know Apple doesn't cover stolen items, but I still have the mini's serial number and everything. Can Apple do anything to help me recover it if they have that?

[Artap99]

Not to be mean...but how many times were you asked for your serial number while the mini was in your possession? Something like that isn't commonplace, and would have to be sought out by you. However, I don't think it's a good idea to go around checking people's serial numbers, as most people get hostile when accused of theft.

[LudwigVan]

I think the "they" in Sargasm's post may refer to Apple.

I do recall reading something about websites that provide master lists of serials numbers of stolen Mac/iPod merchandise. Sorry, that's rather vague. You (Sargasm) may want to look into that.

[NosferaDrew]

Apple won't help you.
There are searchable databases, like this one from PowerMax, but that only seems useful if you're buying something off of eBay.

Sorry Sargasm.

[Sargasm]

Found the thief. Turns out he thought it would be a good joke to hide it from me for a while. I need to get him back...

[Wickers]

Originally Posted by Sargasm I need to get him back...

You mean, "get him [in the] back...", with a knife.

[Mugge]

If he has a laptop, it's a great trick to cover the poles of the battery with some plastic film, "stealing" the RAM modules or putting a password on the BIOS and fucking up the boot sequence. Laptops are easy victims of pranks.

[BlueRabbit]

Or if he's (for some reason) running System 7, you can put the 'Shutdown' app into the Startup Items folder. That one's always tons of fun.

[Mugge]

Let's get some info on this guy.

Let us know what our possibilities are here...

[Windowsrookie]

how about a jello-ibook

[Sargasm]

He's a Windows user, got one of those small Dell inspiron laptops that colleges give deals to students. He knows I'm after him, and he's really been cautious with his laptop. Got a BIOS password,always windows key+L his system when he's not in his room, etc. I'll think of something.

[hotch]

make sure it's just something light hearted and funny...

example: beat him to a pulp with a metal bat

[Luca]

Originally Posted by Wickers You mean, "get him [in the] butt...", with your penis.

lol fixed that for ya

[Mugge]

Originally Posted by Sargasm He's a Windows user, got one of those small Dell inspiron laptops that colleges give deals to students. He knows I'm after him, and he's really been cautious with his laptop. Got a BIOS password,always windows key+L his system when he's not in his room, etc. I'll think of something.

Then go for the plastic film on the battery connectors! It only takes a minute to fix, but you might only want to do it when the laptop is powered off.

[turbulentfurball]

Just swipe the laptop... ideally just as a major paper/exam is coming up

[murbot]

Ejaculate on the keyboard.

[Maciej]

Originally Posted by murbot Ejaculate on the keyboard.

Aye, I second that.

[Artap99]

Keyboard on his ejaculate.