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What information would be recoverable without the storage device? ROM dumps? I doubt the majority of these computers are running any super secret firmware and if they are I assume there would be extra precautions taken when its EoL.



I'm talking about machines in active use that are out in the world, with their owners -- security teams have much less to worry about than they used to, as the modern Apple security architecture takes much of the burden off them.


The problem isn’t retiring devices it is stolen or lost devices. Anything that makes it harder for thieves or protects my data is a huge win for me.




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