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You’ll sometimes need to commit the dirty deed and reset your Mac when unfortunate circumstances arise. Thankfully, you’ll need to follow a few simple steps to reset your Mac or MacBook to factory ...

A factory reset on a MacBook wipes the device of all personal data and reinstalls a clean, unimpeded version of macOS. Thankfully, completing a factory reset on a MacBook is painless. Apple has ...

At times, your reliable Mac might start to show signs of slowing down, becoming cluttered with unnecessary files, or perhaps you’re contemplating selling it. In such instances, performing a factory ...

Sometimes you just need to start over. For a MacBook, starting over would be a factory reset. A factory reset is exactly what it sounds like: erasing everything in order to restore a MacBook to how it ...

Not knowing your Mac’s password is like locking yourself out of the house; it’s inconvenient (at best) and always happens at the worst possible time. In our efforts to shield information from others ...

Uh-oh. You're in the middle of work when your laptop suddenly shuts off. No problem, you'll just press the power button and wait for it to reboot—your document is (thankfully) saved to the cloud, ...

Factory resetting your Mac can seem daunting, but with the right guidance, it’s a straightforward process. This guide will walk you through each step to ensure your Mac is as good as new. Before You ...