This is a very entertaining and educational article, giving insights into the methods used by thiefs to try and get access to your phone data.

I don’t like Apple but it’s great that their security is so good when it comes to this.

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    4 months ago

    They have the same system. The phone is tied to your account and you can track, lock and erase it remotely with Google’s Find My Device.

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      4 months ago

      Luckily I’ve only had to use “find my device” whenever my phone decides to catch-up with the TV remotes under the couch cushions

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        4 months ago

        We have a black coffee table and sometimes it’s just on the coffee table and I’m like “Jesus fucking Christ what is wrong with you.”. In fairness to me, it’s summer, I keep the shades drawn, keeps the temps down.