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How to you erase all data and passwords from an old iMac

I have a nine year old iMac that I have replaced with a new one. How can I erase all data on the old computer, so that I can give it away safely?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Feb 20, 2021 11:45 AM

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Posted on Feb 20, 2021 11:55 AM

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

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

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