Stolen Device Protection is a feature Apple hopes will prevent the total loss of an Apple ID if an iPhone and passcode are stolen. Here's how to get it set up. Previously, a thief could learn a person ...

Last month, Google officially rolled out its Find My Device network for Android—not to be confused with Apple's Find My network, of course. But the similar names are appropriate in this case, since ...

You don’t have to take my word that this new feature is a valuable enhancement. Tony Anscombe, chief security evangelist for global cybersecurity leader ESET, explained how it works. “Stolen Device ...

The Find My system for tracking devices (like Macs) and items (like AirTags) lets you keep peace of mind, avoid leaving valuable stuff behind, and potentially even recover stolen goods–or hope that ...

Whether you’re worried about a new iPhone or the Apple smartphone you’ve had for ages, activating Stolen Device Protection can limit what thieves can access. First released as part of iOS 17.3, Stolen ...

Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on mobile phones, where he covered the smartphone boom of the 2010s and the broader tech scene. When he's not in front of a ...

We agree that using the same simple, easy-to-remember password for all your digital accounts is a terrible idea. Once someone knows your pet’s name, they can access your banking info and even your ...

Most people who use the Home Edition of Windows 10 and 11 are unlikely to be aware that their computer also comes with a Microsoft encryption tool. On many computers, it’s even activated by default.