How do you remotely find a stolen laptop?

   A week ago my car was broken into and all my computer equipment was stolen. I've already posted about this in the community and asking ways to access
   my remaining data from the iPhone on to the new laptop.
   It's probably to late and was told about remotely accessing my laptop. But I don't know how I can do this and if this was something I needed to configure
   before it was stolen?
   If so, how can I set this up for the new computer? It sounds like this can work if a laptop theft was to occur.

  Hello Meg The Dog!
  I remember you helped me out 2 summers ago on a final cut issue I was having. You were great enough to
  walk me through the various steps to solve my issue. Unfortunately all that work is now gone because of the recent theft of all my computer equipment.
  Hence why I'm asking about Apple remote.
  I will take a look at the "hidden link" app and once I get my laptop replaced I will have some serious
  "prevention" on that and my other equipment.
  Any other thoughts are welcomed...   

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