Always reset your Mac before selling or passing it along to a friend. Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac Selling your old Mac or passing it to a friend or family member? It is always a good idea to ...

If you plan to sell or exchange your old Mac, you’ll need to erase your private and confidential data. A factory reset is the simplest way to accomplish this. You might also need to factory reset your ...

If you’re looking to sell or trade-in an old MacBook, you’ll want to wipe all your personal data from the device. The best way to do that? A factory reset. By returning your device to the settings it ...

Whether you're getting ready to upgrade to the latest M4 MacBook Air or just want a clean slate to weed out any performance issues, a factory reset is the tool for you. Factory resetting a Mac before ...

Learn how to erase MacBook, factory reset Mac, and wipe MacBook Air securely before selling. Step-by-step guide ensures data privacy and smooth handover to new owners. Pixabay Knowing how to erase ...

Sometimes you just need to start over. For a MacBook, starting over would be a factory reset. A factory reset is exactly what it sounds like: erasing everything in order to restore a MacBook to how it ...

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If you're buying a used laptop or getting rid of your old one, you'll want to know how to factory reset it to erase all previous information and make it start like new again. Managing Editor Josh ...