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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 ...

There are a few reasons a factory reset on your laptop or Chromebook may be necessary. For one thing, it can help improve the performance of your laptop if it's a little older by clearing out some old ...

When selling, gifting, or recycling your Apple devices, securely erasing all data is a critical step to protect your personal information. This process involves backing up your data, resetting the ...

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 ...

Locked out of your Mac? You can still get back in without losing important files. Here are all the ways you can regain access to your Mac.