What it is
What it does
Crookcooked locks the MacBook and alerts the user if someone tries to mess with it.
Problem
The problem it addresses is the concern of leaving a MacBook unattended in public places.
Who pays
Individuals who work from cafés and libraries
Competition
The niche may have moderate competition as there are anti-theft solutions available, but the open-source aspect could differentiate it.
Weaknesses
Open source might deter non-technical users.
What could be built instead
Opportunity
Improving the user interface and adding more features for notifications.
Vertical niche
Yes, it can be a vertical SaaS; the vertical could be personal security solutions for freelancers and remote workers.
MVP
A basic version that locks the MacBook and sends alerts.
Differentiation
It can be differentiated by being an open-source solution compared to proprietary systems.
AI opportunity
AI could be used for facial recognition to identify potential thieves.