What is the safest way to remove data from my IMAC prior to selling it?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.12

Posted on Oct 20, 2022 06:13 AM

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Posted on Oct 20, 2022 06:16 AM

See this link and follow the instructions provided

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support

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Oct 20, 2022 06:16 AM in response to alabama4737

See this link and follow the instructions provided

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support

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