[EquitableEngineer]

For example,

Let’s say you order a MacBook directly from Apple. It’s delivered and you begin the SE process to report it DNA.

While you’re in the process of going through the claim, can you use the laptop without Apple being notified it’s on/connected to the internet?

I understand you CANNOT link it to your Apple ID, but can you still use normally (internet, etc) without your claim being fucked? can you update the software safely?

Im currently in this situation now and what I’m afraid of is apple somehow being able to determine that it’s connected to my home wifi or something along those lines before I’m able to successfully complete the DNA claim.

Why take the risk ? Just wait until the claim is finalised before you use it. Using it beforehand is creating unnecessary risk and for what, to look at memes and watch YT vids?