Most personal GPS systems come with software to download to your computer. You may also be able to track them online.
http://www.maps-gps-info.com/fgpfw.html allows you to use google maps to list personal locations
For this type of tracking you will require some very specific hardware. You can mount the GPS covertly under or inside your vehicle, and then monitor using tracking software.
Cell spyware is software that allows a user to monitor or track someone else's mobile device without their knowledge or consent. This can include activities like accessing text messages, call logs, GPS location, and other personal information on the device. It is considered an invasion of privacy and illegal in many jurisdictions.
If you have an Android based phone there is GPS Software located in the marketplace. There is also GPS software in the Apple App store. There are many sites offering GPS software for smartphones. http://www.mobiumgps.com/handheld_gps.html has offers information and a free trial of GPS navigation software on smartphones.
According to user reviews, Garmin GPS devices such as the Garmin Forerunner 305 are accurate and reliable. This particular unit is often recommended by athletes. More information on this particular personal GPS device can be found here: http://wristworngps.com/garmin/garmin-forerunner-305-wrist-worn-gps-personal-training-device-with-heart-rate-monitor/
GPS software is software that takes your location (usually via satellite) and then places it on a graphical map. Some software can even show directions to or from a location.
You can download software directly to your cell phone without having a GPS cell phone specifically. Some software names are VZ Navigator for Verizon Wireless and TeleNav GPS.
Pre installed navigation software is included with this GPS unit.
Personal GPS systems are smaller, portable GPS systems. They still have most of the capabilities of normal GPS devices including location, distance and most of the time a touch screen. There are many personal GPS systems available. http://www.nextag.com/personal-gps/compare-html
There are multiple laptop gps softwares available.One of the leading softwares is the Garmin Mapsource Inland Lakes Gps Software.
There are two places you can get proper software updates for your GPS. The first and most convienent is online. If you visit the brand website there will be links for software updates that you can load onto your GPS SDcard. The second place is at a good electronic store. They will sell new SD cards with the software update that you can just insert into your GPS after removing your old SDcard. There are website that offer to update your GPS software with new maps, be very careful with these sites because they are not compatible with all GPS brands.
You can download free software for your gps at download.com. Another good source is to go to the brand's official website. Cnet.com has downloadable software for GPS systems. However, the best place is the manufacturer (TomTom, Magellan, etc) website of your individual GPS unit.