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iMac: wipe it clean

How do I wipe clean an old iMac?


And adjunct to that: How do I wipe clean an external hard drive that I use as backup

iMac 27″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Apr 17, 2022 10:03 AM

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Posted on Apr 17, 2022 10:06 AM

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


If you wish to only wipe it, don't install an OS.


External drive: erase/format via Disk Utility


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iMac: wipe it clean

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