Losing your device or having it stolen can be a nightmare, but thanks to Windows 10 Find My Device feature, you can keep track of your device’s location. In this post, we will look at how accurate this feature is and how to use it.
To turn on the Find My Device feature, open the settings on your Windows 10 device, go to update and security and click on Find My Device. If the feature is off, click on the change button to turn it on. You will need to sign in with your Microsoft account for this feature to work.
Once turned on, Windows 10 will periodically send your device’s location to Microsoft. To view your device’s location, go to account.microsoft.com/devices and sign in with your Microsoft account. You will see a list of all the devices that you have signed in with your Microsoft account.
To find the last known location of your device, click on the Find My Device button next to the device in question. The feature will give you the last known location of your device, which is updated periodically. It is worth noting that there might be a slight delay in location updates, but this feature will give you a good starting point in case your device is lost or stolen.
In conclusion, the Find My Device feature on Windows 10 is an excellent tool to keep track of your device’s location. Although there might be a slight delay in location updates, it provides a good starting point in case of loss or theft. To use this feature, ensure that it is turned on in your Windows 10 settings and that you have signed in with your Microsoft account.