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If I erase my old computer will my new MacBook keep all of the information?

I want to erase and reset my old MacBook to factory settings so I can give it away. If I erase my old Mac will it also erase everything on my new Mac book air ??

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Posted on Dec 3, 2020 10:41 AM

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Posted on Dec 3, 2020 11:25 AM

No as long as you follow:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support


What is synced in iCloud will only be erased if the sync is active and you delete it specifically.

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If I erase my old computer will my new MacBook keep all of the information?

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