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 ...

At times, your reliable Mac might start to show signs of slowing down, becoming cluttered with unnecessary files, or perhaps you’re contemplating selling it. In such instances, performing a factory ...

Macs are known for their reliability, and if you're running one with macOS Catalina, you know that firsthand. For that reason, they can be hard to let go of. However, there comes a time in every Mac ...

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 ...

Forgot your Mac password? Learn how to reset it safely without losing data. Follow our step-by-step guide to regain access to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Mac computers are generally reliable. But as with any computer, sometimes things go wrong. Before you spend big on a new Mac, though, try a factory reset, which wipes your computer and reinstalls a ...

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 ...