Want my old iMac to be totally separate from new one. How do I eliminate mail on old one, change name and password, etc. on old one without affecting the brand new iMac?

Just got new iMac. Want to keep old iMac but have it totally separate from new....eliminate mail, empty cache, change name and change password. Would share same password for internet. Not computer smart...75 yrs old. Help...

iMac 21.5″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Aug 19, 2022 12:49 PM

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Posted on Aug 19, 2022 2:43 PM

After you've transferred your user data over to the new Mac follow this Apple document on the old Mac: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support.

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Aug 19, 2022 2:43 PM in response to Kbrk4

After you've transferred your user data over to the new Mac follow this Apple document on the old Mac: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support.

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