My MacBook was stolen. Can I lock it remotely?
Hi. My MacBook was stolen. Can I lock it remotely?
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Hi. My MacBook was stolen. Can I lock it remotely?
Romburak Said:
"Hi. My MacBook was stolen. Can I lock it remotely?: [...]Yes. There is only option to mark as lost."
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Mark this as Lost:
Romburak Said:
"Hi. My MacBook was stolen. Can I lock it remotely?: [...]Yes. There is only option to mark as lost."
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Mark this as Lost:
Romburak Said:
"Hi. My MacBook was stolen. Can I lock it remotely?: [...]Yes. There is only option to mark as lost."
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Secure your Info:
Having been stollen, you should be concerned for device access. So, (A)verify your devices, and (B)secure your account.
1. Verify your Devices:
Verify that all devices are logged in to your account, by using this link: Check your Apple ID Device List to See where you're Signed in - Apple Support
then...
2. Modify your Credentials:
Having been stollen, someone lily has your credentials. So, by all means, modifying them.
then...
3. Report Messages to Apple:
If any messages or phone call took place that are relevant to Apple, report the phone calls' and messages' info to Apple. Use my User: Using the Photos App to Report Scams - User Tip
Romburak Said:
"Hi. My MacBook was stolen. Can I lock it remotely?"
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Was Find My Enabled?:
Using Find My: Use the Find My App to Locate a Missing Device or Item - Apple Support. If Find My was enabled with this, then you may be able to find lock it through that.
Romburak Said:
"Hi. My MacBook was stolen. Can I lock it remotely?: What does the erase option do? It erases the stored data or just removes the Mac from the list with tracked devices?"
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It Erases the Disk.
Yes. There is only option to mark as lost.
What does the erase option do? It erases the stored data or just removes the Mac from the list with tracked devices?
My MacBook was stolen. Can I lock it remotely?