December 13th, 2025 | Apple has locked my Apple ID, and I have no recourse. A plea for help

Dec 14, 2025

A user pleads for help after being locked out of their Apple ID, highlighting the challenges of tech support. Discover how VPNs can mislead users on location accuracy. Learn tips on enhancing programming skills with AI tools. Google’s removal of Sci-Hub domains raises questions about access to information. Celebrate Dick Van Dyke's Amiga animations as he turns 100. Explore a stunning collection of 1,300 images from Studio Ghibli films. Plus, hear why Twilio Segment reverted to a monolithic architecture and how tech CEOs limit their kids' social media use.

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ANECDOTE

Apple ID Lockout Story

A user described their Apple ID being unexpectedly locked with no clear recovery path.
The story sparked hundreds of comments about similar lockouts and frustrating Apple support experiences.

INSIGHT

VPN Location Claims Often Mislead

Many VPNs advertise server locations that don't match actual traffic exit points.
This mismatch undermines trust and raises privacy and transparency concerns for users.

ADVICE

Modularize When Rewriting Frontends

Break large translation tasks into smaller components like templates and components when rewriting projects.
Use storybook and single-responsibility files to improve maintainability and reduce manual translation time.

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