microsoft find my device not accurate

1. How accurate is Microsoft find my device?
2. How does Microsoft find my device work?
3. How do I find out what devices are on my Microsoft account?
4. How can I track my stolen computer?
5. Why my device location is wrong?
6. How do I find the serial number of my stolen laptop?
7. Can a laptop be tracked if its off?
8. What do thieves do with stolen laptops?
9. How do I bypass Microsoft login?
10. What is Microsoft account unusual sign in activity?
11. How do I find out what my Microsoft account password is?

How accurate is Microsoft find my device?

About the accuracy, unless your computer has a GPS built-in, the Find My Device will use the WiFi to find your device location, which it's not very accurate. Just as a comparison, I just check my device location, and it's off by two blocks (220 meters).

How does Microsoft find my device work?

Microsoft added a Find My Device tool in an update to Windows 10 last year. The Find My Device feature basically works the same way that Apple's Find My iPhone/iPad/Mac service does, using GPS and Wi-Fi network information for locating the missing phone, tablet or computer.

How do I find out what devices are on my Microsoft account?

Sign in to account.microsoft.com/devices. Find the device you want to find, then select Show details. Select Find my device. To check for any security issues, go to Windows Defender settings, select Show details, and check your security status.

How can I track my stolen computer?

When you want to track your lost device, open a web browser and go to account.microsoft.com/devices. Sign in with the same Microsoft account you used on that Windows 10 PC you want to track. You'll see a list of devices registered to your Microsoft account.

Why my device location is wrong?

For Samsung smartphones running Android 10 OS, the location information may appear inaccurate if the GPS signal is obstructed, location settings is disabled, or if you are not using the best location method.

How do I find the serial number of my stolen laptop?

No. You can not track your laptop using MAC address or Serial Number. You need a special software which will track it.

Can a laptop be tracked if its off?

If the feature were activated, you would be able to track your laptop even if it's off. Besides tracking the laptop, you can use this feature to lock up the device.

What do thieves do with stolen laptops?

Criminals look at laptops as a good return on their “investment”. A good laptop can be worth up to 5,000 dollars. A criminal can sell a stolen laptop to an unsuspecting used computer store or pawnshop and easily receive up to half its value in cash.

How do I bypass Microsoft login?

If you have a computer with an Ethernet cable, unplug it. If you're connected to Wi-Fi, disconnect. After you do, try creating a Microsoft account and you'll see a “Something went wrong” error message. You can then click “Skip” to skip the Microsoft account creation process.

What is Microsoft account unusual sign in activity?

What happens if there's an unusual sign-in to your account. Microsoft prioritizes account security and works to prevent people from signing in without your permission. When we notice a sign-in attempt from a new location or device, we help protect the account by sending you an email message and an SMS alert.

How do I find out what my Microsoft account password is?

Reset your password

1. Select Forgot password? If the Enter password window is still open select Forgot password? ...
2. Verify your identity. For your protection, Microsoft must verify your identity before you can proceed with resetting your password. ...
3. Get a verification code. ...
4. Enter code and reset password.