Gave Mom my MacBook Air

What do I need to do to remove myself as the administrator?

MacBook Air 13", macOS 10.15

Posted on Apr 22, 2020 12:31 PM

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KiltedTim

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Posted on Apr 22, 2020 12:35 PM

Follow the instructions here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201065

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Apr 22, 2020 12:35 PM in response to desicatt1

Follow the instructions here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201065

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