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Secure your laptop

Basic steps to keep your work laptop safe.

8 min 5 stepsUpdated 2026-06-13

Overview

These three settings block most physical security risks.

Common symptoms

New laptop setup
Traveling with your laptop
Working in public spaces

Step-by-step fix

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Turn on FileVault

System Settings → Privacy & Security → FileVault → Turn On. This encrypts your disk.

About 1 min

Tip: use ← → arrow keys

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