Wiping an iMac - how will that affect data on other Apple devices?
I. need to wipe my old iMac before recycling it. How will that affect photos and music that are also on my MacBook, iPad and iPhone?
iMac Line (2012 and Later)
Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference to kick off June 10 at 10 a.m. PDT with Keynote address
The Keynote will be available to stream on apple.com, the Apple Developer app, the Apple TV app, and the Apple YouTube channel. On-demand playback will be available after the conclusion of the stream.
The Keynote will be available to stream on apple.com, the Apple Developer app, the Apple TV app, and the Apple YouTube channel. On-demand playback will be available after the conclusion of the stream.
I. need to wipe my old iMac before recycling it. How will that affect photos and music that are also on my MacBook, iPad and iPhone?
iMac Line (2012 and Later)
The following procedure will not affect your other devices: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support
The following procedure will not affect your other devices: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support
It won’t unless you specifically open the Photos app and delete a photo, or open the Music app and delete a song, because the computer is being wiped.
Your data is fine.
Wiping an iMac - how will that affect data on other Apple devices?