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What's the best way to clear a computer for giving away?

I want to give my old iMac to my niece. What's the best way to delete my files but leave the applications purchased with it?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Dec 22, 2020 12:29 PM

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Posted on Dec 22, 2020 12:38 PM

Follow the instructions here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201065#:~:text=What%20to%20do%20before%20you%20sell%2C%20give%20away%2C,6%20Erase%20your%20hard%20drive%20and%20reinstall%20macOS

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Follow the instructions here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201065#:~:text=What%20to%20do%20before%20you%20sell%2C%20give%20away%2C,6%20Erase%20your%20hard%20drive%20and%20reinstall%20macOS

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