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The Underdogs, Episode 3

The Underdogs are back! I love this series of shorts from Apple, they’re a lot of kinetic fun, and they show how Macs can fit right into business use-cases in ways that just weren’t possible before. This time, one of the gang’s laptops is stolen, and they have to figure out what happens next. I…

The Underdogs are back! I love this series of shorts from Apple, they’re a lot of kinetic fun, and they show how Macs can fit right into business use-cases in ways that just weren’t possible before. This time, one of the gang’s laptops is stolen, and they have to figure out what happens next.

I love that they show how the Find My network works with Apple silicon-based Macs. Their always-on bluetooth can help you locate a Mac — though with not quite as much precision — wherever there are people with other Apple devices. Combined with Activation Lock — both the kind individuals use, and the kind that company devices use — this is a powerful theft deterrent for Apple devices.

Steal a Mac? Good luck selling it, it’s locked down, baby.

Also, I really enjoyed this small Easter Egg in the video when they briefly show what’s on their Mac Admin’s screen:

Yes, their Mac Admin listens to the Mac Admins Podcast. Y’all, I just about died.