So it would still be possible for the thief to boot to the recovery partition an...

schiffern · on Aug 31, 2012

>Is there a Boot Loader or Bios password type option to beven prevent the user from holding down 'Option' and selecting a boot device..

If they know to hold down "Option," chances are they also know how to open up the case and swap out the HDD.

Backup, encrypt, insure. It's the only way.

kristofferR · on Aug 31, 2012

When Firmware Password is activated, you can't use other HDs without entering the PW.

tankbot · on Aug 31, 2012

There are ways around the fw password, so it's an additional layer against the uninitiated but probably won't help you much and can cause problems for legitimate users.

rdl · on Sept 1, 2012

Don't those require going to an Apple store, officially, which gives them a chance to check serial # vs. stolen list? (It used to be possible by pulling the RAM, but on modern MBA's, the ram is soldered to the main board.)

kristofferR · on Aug 31, 2012

Yup, just set a firmware password.

http://www.chriswrites.com/2012/02/how-to-set-the-firmware-p...