<ul><li>If you lose your MacBook or it gets stolen, use Find My network for better chances of recovery. Stolen desktop Macs are harder to find without power.</li><li>Encrypt your data with a password on Apple silicon Macs or Intel-based Macs with T2 Security chip. Use FileVault for encryption on Macs without T2 chip.</li><li>To locate your Mac, make a FaceTime call if online or utilize Find My app to see location, play sound, lock remotely, or enter Lost Mode.</li><li>If Find My is off, change important passwords and end active sessions to secure data. Inform police and insurance company about the loss.</li><li>For a lost but untraceable Mac, consider remote wipe as a last resort. Erase the device via Find My and remove it from iCloud account.</li><li>Periodically check Find My settings, location permissions, and wake for network access on your Mac for better preparedness.</li><li>Consider insurance options like credit card, renters, house, or airline insurance for coverage in case of theft. Backup data regularly and keep an old Mac as a backup.</li></ul>

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