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Removing Personal information before recycling

how do I remove the personal information before recycling iMac Catalina

Posted on Mar 29, 2025 3:24 PM

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Follow the instructions here: What to do before you sell, give away, trade in, or recycle your Mac - Apple Support

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Mar 29, 2025 3:25 PM in response to samhwy18

Follow the instructions here: What to do before you sell, give away, trade in, or recycle your Mac - Apple Support

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Follow the steps at > What to do before you sell, give away, trade in, or recycle your Mac - Apple Support

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