Can Apple track a stolen Macbook?

Find My Mac is the only Apple service that can help track or locate a lost Mac. If you didn’t set up Find My Mac before your Mac was lost, or you can’t locate it, these steps might help you protect your data: Report your lost or stolen Mac to local law enforcement.

Can Apple block a stolen Macbook Pro?

Apple doesn’t help you or block anything. If you had Find My Mac enabled, then that will lock access unless the thief knows your Apple ID and password. You can determine what happens by going to the Find My Phone/Mac app on your @iCloud.com web page.

Can a brand new stolen MacBook be tracked?

Originally Answered: Can I track my brand new stolen macbook? If you mean recently bought, still shrink-wrapped in its box when stolen, no, I’m sorry, you cannot track it. If you mean just bought and configured, the answer is only if you activated Find my Mac in the iCloud System Preferences pane…

Can Apple track an unopened Macbook?

Regarding the serial number, Apple does not track stolen property. It is not the job of Apple to track stolen property. Maybe if you checked the serial number with the police it may have showed up stolen.

Can Apple track a brand new stolen Macbook?

Regarding the serial number, Apple does not track stolen property. It is not the job of Apple to track stolen property.

What should I do if my Mac is lost or stolen?

If your Mac is lost or stolen. If your Mac goes missing, these steps might help you find it and protect your information. With Find My Mac, you can locate and protect your Mac if it’s ever lost or stolen. To use Find My Mac, simply turn it on in System Preferences > iCloud. You need to set up Find My Mac before it goes missing.

What happens to my information when I Erase my Mac?

When you erase your Mac, all of your information is deleted from the device, and you won’t be able to find it using Find My. Remove your lost or stolen Mac from your list of trusted devices. Learn more about using the Find My app to locate a lost or stolen device. Find My Mac is the only Apple service that can help track or locate a lost Mac.

How to protect your Mac from theft?

Lock Your Mac: Lets you remotely lock the Mac with a password and display a message with your contact details. The lock lasts even if the thieves try to wipe your Mac, so they won’t be able to reinstall macOS or even install Windows on it. If you offer a reward, there’s a chance the thieves will also just return it claiming they found it.

Why can’t I Find My Mac with Find my Mac?

Since your Mac doesn’t have a GPS chip or a permanent data connection, Find My Mac won’t always locate your Mac the way the similar feature can with an iPhone. Whoever has your Mac will have to connect it to Wi-Fi before you can use the Find My Mac features like locking it or permanently erasing it.