clearing an old IMAC for selling to new user

Want to clear old iMac of old info for new user

how to setup new user

Posted on Oct 30, 2024 9:40 PM

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Posted on Oct 30, 2024 9:41 PM

Carefully follow each step at > What to do before you sell, give away, trade in, or recycle your Mac - Apple Support

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Carefully follow each step at > What to do before you sell, give away, trade in, or recycle your Mac - Apple Support

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