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 ...

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 ...

Whether you're getting ready to upgrade to the latest M4 MacBook Air or just want a clean slate to weed out any performance issues, a factory reset is the tool for you. Factory resetting a Mac before ...

Always reset your Mac before selling or passing it along to a friend. Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac Selling your old Mac or passing it to a friend or family member? It is always a good idea to ...

If you have an older Apple Mac computer that you may be handing down to a family member or friend or perhaps selling to raise funds to purchase a new one. This quick guide will take you through the ...

There are many known phishing attacks that target users of Apple devices to gain access to their Apple ID. However, a new “elaborate” attack uses a bug in the Apple ID password reset feature with ...

Is your Mac running slower than usual, or are you planning to sell it and worried about your personal data? These are common concerns for many Mac users. The good news is, there’s a straightforward ...

This article explains how to erase and factory reset your Mac if you plan to give it away, sell it, or trade it in. Apple silicon Macs and Intel Macs with a T2 security chip (2017-2020 models) have an ...