MacBook factory reset tips and tricks you need to know

Did your MacBook lose a step just before the holidays? You might want to upgrade to one of the new ones M2 models Released earlier this year or plan to scale up 14 inches or 16 inch MacBook Pro to celebrate. Whatever your reason for switching to a new Mac, you may be able to cut costs by selling your old one. Before you pack up your MacBook, however, there are a few steps to make the transition to your new device smooth and safe. You will probably want it Migrate your data to your new Macand you definitely need to clean up your old Mac first.

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Whether you’re selling your Mac, giving it to a family member or friend, recycling If you donate it to an organization, you should delete your personal information and files before parting with it.

It’s a crucial security measure that you don’t want to skip. Your Mac’s hard drive is full of sensitive information that you don’t want to access, even if you trust your laptop’s next owner. There is always a chance of malware sneaking in and revealing your personal information.

Here’s how to remove all traces of your data and factory reset your old Mac.

1. Sign out of your accounts

After migrating your data to your new Mac or make a final backup to preserve your data, it’s time to remove all traces of yourself from the machine. First you need to log out of all your accounts. Years ago this was done with iTunes, but now you have to do it individually Sign of three apps – Music, TV and Books. Open one of these apps and go to Account > Authorizations > Deauthorize this computer. You need to enter your Apple ID and password and then click Deauthorize Button.

Next, you need to turn off Find My Mac and sign out of iCloud. Go to system Settings > Apple IDclick iCloud in the left pane and then disable Find my Mac. Then click on overview from the left pane and then click Deliver Button.

Lastly, you need to log out of Messages. Open the Messages app, go to Messages > Settings, press the iMessage tab and then click Deliver.

2. Bluetooth decoupling

If you’re passing your old Mac on to your child or someone else in your house, it’s a good idea to unpair any Bluetooth devices from it so your mouse or keyboard controls the new Mac and doesn’t interfere with the old one. Go to system Settings > Bluetoothhover over the device you want to unpair, click X button to the right of the name, and then click Remove.

3. Reset NVRAM

NVRAM is memory where your Mac stores settings it needs before loading macOS: things like screen resolution, time zone, volume, and startup disk selection. Sometimes these files can get corrupt, so give the next owner of your Mac a fresh start by resetting the NVRAM. To do this, shut down your Mac, then turn it on and immediately press and hold four keys simultaneously: possibility, command, Pand R. You can release the buttons after about 20 seconds. That’s it! Your Mac’s NVRAM has been reset.

4. Factory reset

You need to insert your MacBook recovery mode to erase all your data and reinstall macOS. To enter recovery mode on an old Intel-based Mac, reboot and immediately press and hold command-r. You can release the keys as soon as you see the Apple logo. Booting into recovery mode is a little different on an M1-based Mac. Just hold down the power button until you see the boot options window, then click options and Continue to go to the Utilities window.)

Next you will see the MacOS Utilities window. Choose Disk Utilityclick Continue and select your startup disk – unless you’ve renamed it, it’s probably labeled Macintosh HD or something similar. Then click on the Extinguish at the top of the Disk Utility window and fill in these two fields:

• Surname: Choose a name for the fresh new volume. Why not rely on the tried and tested Macintosh HD?
• Format: Choose APFS.

If you’re trying to sell an old Mac that has a mechanical hard drive instead of a solid state drive, go for it Mac OS Extended (Journalized) for format.

Then click on the Delete volume group and after Disk Utility has done its job, exit it Disk Utility. (If you don’t see the Delete Volume Group button in the lower left corner, click the Extinguish button in the lower-right corner instead.)

You should return to the MacOS Utilities window. (If not, restart your Mac and hold command-r while it restarts.) In the MacOS Utilities window, choose Reinstall macOS and follow the instructions to install the operating system. After macOS has been reinstalled, you will be greeted by the setup wizard, which you can then exit and shut down your Mac. Now he is ready for a new start with his next owner.

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