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August 2, 2026

Setting Up DevTrac the Right Way: A 10-Minute Checklist

Every DevTrac feature has one thing in common: it only works if it's set up before you need it. Here's the full checklist, in order.

August 1, 2026

The Real Cost of a Stolen Phone (It's Not Just the Phone)

The phone itself is rarely the biggest cost of having one stolen. Here's what actually adds up afterward — and which parts you can prevent ahead of time.

July 31, 2026

Do You Really Need Insurance If You Already Track Your Phone?

Tracking gets your phone back. Insurance pays out when it doesn't. Here's why those are different problems, not competing solutions.

July 30, 2026

Buying a Used Phone? Here's How to Check If It's Stolen

A stolen phone looks identical to a legitimate one in a marketplace listing. Here's the actual verification step most buyers skip.

July 29, 2026

How to Find Your Phone's IMEI Number (Even If You've Lost It)

You need your IMEI for a police report, an insurance claim, or a carrier blacklist request. Here's how to find it, before and after the phone is gone.

July 27, 2026

Does Find My Device Actually Work If a Thief Resets Your Phone?

A factory reset is often a thief's second move after stealing a phone. Here's what that actually breaks, and what a tracking approach needs to survive it.

July 26, 2026

Remote Lock vs. Remote Wipe: Which Should You Use First?

Locking and wiping feel like the same panic button, but they're not — one buys you time, the other is permanent. Here's how to choose.

July 24, 2026

Setting Up a Panic Button Before You Need It

You can't set up a panic button in the middle of an emergency. Here's why this five-minute step matters more than it seems.

July 22, 2026

SIM Swap Attacks: How They Work and How to Protect Yourself

A SIM swap can hand someone access to your bank, email, and social accounts without ever touching your phone. Here's how it works and how to catch it fast.

July 18, 2026

How to File a Police Report for a Stolen Phone (With Your IMEI)

A police report for a stolen phone is only useful if it has the right details. Here's what to include and why your IMEI number matters more than you'd think.

July 15, 2026

My Phone Was Stolen — What Do I Do Right Now?

The first hour after a phone goes missing matters most. Here's exactly what to do, in order — from locking your accounts to filing a police report.