Brendan is a freelance writer and content creator from Portland, OR. He covers tech and gaming for Lifehacker, and has also written for Digital Trends, EGM, Business Insider, IGN, and more. Apple is ...

You may well go your entire life not needing to know the serial number of your computer, phone, or other device. On the other hand, if a time comes when your device needs to be repaired, replaced, or ...

For many years, the serial numbers on Apple products have followed a predictable pattern, meaning you could use them to determine the precise model (including colour and storage capacity), and where ...