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Want to get rid of your Mac? Not so fast

Buying a secondhand Mac is a popular way to save money on relatively expensive equipment that retains its value. Conversely, selling your used Mac is a great way to expose yourself to identity theft — unless you follow these steps to keep your personal information safe. 1. Back up your files You don’t want the… Continue reading Want to get rid of your Mac? Not so fast

Think twice about selling or donating a Mac

Today’s computer users often forget or are unaware of how much sensitive information their devices store. The ability to save passwords, credit card numbers, and personal messages is undeniably convenient, but it’s also a huge liability. If you’re thinking about getting rid of your Mac, make sure to follow these steps first. 1. Back up… Continue reading Think twice about selling or donating a Mac

Secure your Mac before discarding it

Well over half of Americans save account passwords to an application or web browser, and at least as many also store private documents on their computers. That’s fine for people who take active measures to protect their data, but if you give away a computer, you surrender all control over it. That’s why you need… Continue reading Secure your Mac before discarding it

Think twice about selling or donating a Mac

Today’s computer users often forget or are unaware of how much sensitive information their devices store. The ability to save passwords, credit card numbers, and personal messages is undeniably convenient, but it’s also a huge liability. If you’re thinking about getting rid of your Mac, make sure to follow these steps first. Sign into all… Continue reading Think twice about selling or donating a Mac

Secure your Mac before discarding it

Well over half of Americans save account passwords to an application or web browser, and at least as many also store private documents on their computers. That’s fine for people who take active measures to protect their data, but if you give away a computer, you surrender all control. Make sure to follow these steps… Continue reading Secure your Mac before discarding it

Want to get rid of your Mac? Not so fast

Buying a secondhand Mac is a popular way to save money on relatively expensive equipment that retains its value. Conversely, selling your used Mac is a great way to expose yourself to potential identity theft. Keep your personal information safe when getting rid of a Mac computer by adhering to these tips. Sign into all… Continue reading Want to get rid of your Mac? Not so fast

Recovering a forgotten Apple ID

Many Apple users have more than one device and like to link these together in order to share apps, information or even manage them. The easiest way to do this is through an Apple ID, which provides a key to Apple services. While this ID, or account, is important, it’s not unfeasible that you might… Continue reading Recovering a forgotten Apple ID

Forgotten your Apple ID? No worries!

With most Apple devices there is at least one connection between all of your Apple devices and services and that is your Apple ID. This is an important account that you should definitely try to remember. The problem arises though if you don’t use this ID on a regular basis, which results in you potentially… Continue reading Forgotten your Apple ID? No worries!

How to recover a forgotten Apple ID

Almost every Apple device bought is linked to an Apple ID. It is with this account that you can purchase apps, download updates, and even back up accounts and recover devices. This ID, or account, is vitally important and it is worthwhile making a concerted effort to remember it. If you do happen to forget… Continue reading How to recover a forgotten Apple ID