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You’re using AirTags and other Bluetooth trackers all wrong (and it could cost you)

ZDNet7 min read

Simply hanging an AirTag off something does not reduce the chances of it being lost or stolen. In fact, it makes things easy for thieves. See my 9 helpful tips.

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Thieves are getting good at disabling finder tags. Make sure to check that your tag actually works. Finder tags should only be a part of your security preparations. I’m “senior” enough to remember when pretty much every bit of consumer tech not only came with instructions, but also a how-to guide that offered the proud new owner hints, tips, and suggestions on how to get the best out of their new purchase. Those days are gone. Nowadays, most things just come with the scantest of instructions that tell you where to download the app and what button to press to turn the device on, and maybe a booklet stuffed with global regulatory gibberish. As such, people are left to their own devices, and while…

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