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If I erase an old Mac, will all the same files, documents, etc. be erased from my other devices?

If I sell my old iMac, and erase it will all the same files, documents, etc. be erased from my other devices [iPad and iPhone?]

Posted on Nov 19, 2021 3:47 AM

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If I erase an old Mac, will all the same files, documents, etc. be erased from my other devices?

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