how to wipe my data from a Mac

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how to wipe my data from a Mac

I am shipping my old 2010 Mac back to Apple to be recycled, and I have deleted all the files, but I'd like to ensure everything is deleted. Any suggestions?

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iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Mar 22, 2021 2:18 PM

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gntlmnking

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Mar 22, 2021 2:23 PM in response to AirFin

This link might help... 👉🏼 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904

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Mar 22, 2021 3:12 PM in response to AirFin

You need to do this:

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

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AirFin Author

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Mar 23, 2021 2:03 PM in response to gntlmnking

This worked - thank you!

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gntlmnking

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Mar 23, 2021 2:14 PM in response to AirFin

You’re most welcomed.

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