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biaquintaa Author

Level 1

4 points

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I want to erase all MacBook content to give to someone else. and I don't know on how to do it.

MacBook, macOS 12.4

Posted on Aug 16, 2023 6:37 PM

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Libby101a

Level 4

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Aug 16, 2023 6:39 PM in response to biaquintaa

I suggest going through all the steps in this article: What to do before you sell, give away, trade in, or recycle your Mac - Apple Support

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