Buying a used laptop: Check these locks before you pay

T2Covered by 1 source · first reported by Notebookcheck at 06 Nov, 09:10 UTC

A used laptop can still be tied to the previous owner's account, employer or BIOS password. On a MacBook, Activation Lock survives an erase, and a former company laptop can show its old employer again after a reset. Here are the locks to look for and how to spot them before you buy.

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