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How to erase all contents in macOS Sierra

How to erase all contents from macOS Sierra before discarding

Posted on May 19, 2023 3:05 PM

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FoxFifth

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Posted on May 19, 2023 3:07 PM

See the following Apple Support article for information on erasing all contents on a Mac: What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support

Note: skip step 2 which only applies to newer Macs and use the other steps instead.

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