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macbook123

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Feb 11, 2006
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Somebody just broke into my car and stole my Macbook. What's the best thing to do if I don't want the to be able to access my data? I honestly don't recall if I had a password set on login screen since I sometimes turn it off when I'm working a lot from home.

I imagine if I had no password set I'm screwed, or is there anything I can do still?

If I did have a password set, can they still access my data?

And should I do remote erase or lock, i.e., which is safer?

Thanks!
 
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