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One of the biggest problems with absolute data loss for current Apple machines is the T2 chip dying.

• mthoms 6y ago
  Can you expand on that?
  • nsajko 6y ago
    T2 encrypts everything, so when it fails, you lose your stored data. EDIT: also see https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=23076929 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=23076929
  • Alex3917 6y ago
    There seems to be a bug where the chip will effectively change the master password for your encrypted disk to something random and leave you unable to access any data. I'm not sure on the details, but I've seen that happen. You might still be able to recover the data if you have iCloud reset enabled for firevault, but that obviously comes with its own risks. Basically just never go more than 24 hours without backing up, one is none, keep multiple offsite backups, etc.
    • pathartl 6y ago
      Speaking of iCloud, Apple now is able to make money when your machine dies in two expensive ways: large capacity iCloud subscriptions and a brand new machine. Now that's courage.