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Stolen card… easy activation?

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Stolen card… easy activation? Someone stole my card straight from my mailbox two days ago and immediately activated it and charged $100 at Walgreens. My question is: why is it so easy for anyone to activate these cards? Why don’t they send a separate pin or ask for your SSN or to call from your phone or ANYTHING except just call and activate? It seems like such a dumb move o…

Reddit Personal Finance 953 2024-06-03

Microsoft investigating Windows activation issues after closing a key loophole

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Microsoft investigating Windows activation issues after closing a key loophole Image: Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergeMicrosoft is investigating Windows activation issues that appear to be linked to the company’s recent move to block Windows 7 and Windows 8 keys from activating copies of Windows 10 and Windows 11. If you have an installation of Windows 10 / 11 that has been activated using the free upgrade from Windows 7…

The Verge 470 2024-03-11

LPT: You don’t have to pay for Windows activation

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LPT: You don’t have to pay for Windows activation If you sign up for the windows insider program you can activate windows for free. Most of the stuff like feature feedback and such is optional, and you can choose from several options from bleeding edge to current release. It does mean you will get updates more often but you can ignore them or just shut down you computer regularly. submitt…

Life Pro Tips 221 2023-07-13