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Not sure if this applies to all Intel Macs, but once the EFI firmware password is set, only Apple can break it by calling support or going to an Apple Store.

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2391

I've lost laptops before, and always called Apple to make a note of the serial number. What I'm not sure of is whether or not Apple would hold the laptop if it was flagged, or return it back.

I'm second guessing my decision to FileVault the entire disc on the MBA, because I think this prevents automated login. The honeypot account makes a ton of sense.



once the EFI firmware password is set, only Apple can break it by calling support or going to an Apple Store.

Actually, all you need to do is add or remove a stick of RAM and then reset the PRAM 3 times in a row.

More: http://www.davidjmoore.com/2008/04/13/bypassing-the-efi-firm...




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