Apple's Configurator is one way to restore or recover a Mac. Here's how to use it to revive an Apple Silicon Mac. There may be times when you need to restore your Mac to a previous state - or to ...

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 ...

Resetting a Mac with an M-series chip is easier now with macOS Monterey or later. Back up your Mac before erasing it to avoid losing non-Apple software data. Log out of all services and programs, then ...

When it’s time to let go of a Mac, the first thing you need to do is to perform a factory reset. Perhaps you’re selling your MacBook Pro, or you’re handing it over to a family member. Or maybe your ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you’re ready to sell, trade in, or give away your Mac or wipe it for another reason, there are different steps to the process depending on what Mac you have and what version of macOS you’re on.

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 ...