How to Erase and Factory Reset Your Mac

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By Tim HardwickNov 20, 2024, 7:52 am234 pts
This article explains how to erase and factory reset your Mac if you plan to give it away, sell it, or trade it in. Apple silicon Macs and Intel Macs with a T2 security chip (2017-2020 models) have an "Erase All Content and Settings" option available in macOS Monterey and later. If you have an older pre-2017…

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