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Post #1212066

2026-04-16 21:41 UTC

@codemonkeymike@fosstodon.org @Epic_Null@infosec.exchange @Gargron@mastodon.social I totally agree that there should be a mechanism to totally unlock the machine, this however, sounds like a great way to harass someone. Steal their laptop or phone, then constantly ask to unlock. Seeing that pop-up over and over would be so annoying. Also laptop theft from cafes where I live is definitely a significant issue. Just want to point out that there are legitimate reason to brick hardware.

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  • @Gargron@mastodon.social 2026-04-16 22:03

    @aglimme@mastodon.online @codemonkeymike@fosstodon.org @Epic_Null@infosec.exchange It's a machine. It should turn on when you press power. Apple's involvement should end when you exchange money for the device.

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  • @aglimme@mastodon.online @Epic_Null@infosec.exchange @Gargron@mastodon.social so limit it to like 2 requests then nothing. I'm not saying we'll get rid of ALL bricked devices.. but it'll save MANY

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  • @sarae@ecoevo.social 2026-04-16 22:32

    @aglimme@mastodon.online @codemonkeymike@fosstodon.org @Epic_Null@infosec.exchange @Gargron@mastodon.social yeah, using Apple "anti-theft" mechanisms to harass people has been a problem for years my ex bricked a perfectly good laptop and iPod when I dumped him and that's when I quit using their products 😕

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  • @menos@todon.eu 2026-04-17 05:34

    @aglimme@mastodon.online Unlock? [Yes] [No] [No and STFU] Done.

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  • @lispi314@udongein.xyz 2026-04-17 17:45

    @aglimme@mastodon.online @codemonkeymike@fosstodon.org @Epic_Null@infosec.exchange @Gargron@mastodon.social Also laptop theft from cafes where I live is definitely a significant issue. Well yes, leaving your expensive stuff unattended in unsafe places is a ridiculous thing to do unless theft you're in one of the rare cultures where theft is either unthinkable or there is sufficient abundance that no one would even want to steal anyway.

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