How to Factory Reset a MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, or Any Mac

With macOS 12 Monterey or later on certain Macs, you can easily erase and reset your computer using a built-in feature called “Erase Assistant” you can find in System Preferences. Here’s how to do it.

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