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How do I "flush" (remove permanently) any nonOS personal data before discard or selling my older iMac?

How do I remove all non-OS data from my old iMac before giving it away or recycling it?


iMac 21.5", macOS 10.14

Posted on Jan 16, 2020 8:59 PM

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Posted on Jan 16, 2020 9:02 PM

Please read What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support and follow the steps there.

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