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aspencreek

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Q: how do I disable iCloud on one of my devices

I have a MacBook Air. Somehow, I'm on iCloud and my files from my main iMac are loading on to my laptop.

I don't want them to sync. I would like to keep my laptop free of my personally files so I can let anyone use

the laptop, grandchildren, friends, house guests etc. I would actually like to start over and clear the whole computer.

How do I do this?

Mac Mini, Mac OS X (10.4.8), MacBook

Posted on Oct 13, 2016 12:35 PM

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by javaliga,

javaliga Oct 13, 2016 12:41 PM in response to aspencreek
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Oct 13, 2016 12:41 PM in response to aspencreek

I would simply sign out of iCloud on the laptop.

iCloud: Use iCloud.com

As the article says, "To prevent anyone from viewing your information while you’re away from your computer, you can sign out."
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by LACAllen,

LACAllen Oct 13, 2016 7:37 PM in response to aspencreek
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Oct 13, 2016 7:37 PM in response to aspencreek

"I would actually like to start over and clear the whole computer.
How do I do this?"

What to do before selling or giving away your Mac - Apple Support
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