1. Mac 911.
- Author
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FLEISHMAN, GLENN
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ELECTRONIC paper , *APPLE Watch , *INTERNET access , *GOVERNMENT purchasing , *GOVERNMENT corporations , *COMPUTER passwords , *IPHONE (Smartphone) - Abstract
This article from Macworld offers solutions to common Mac problems. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring that used Apple hardware is unlocked before purchasing it, explaining how Activation Lock and Find My Lock work and providing steps to disable these locks. The article also provides tips on checking if a lock has been disabled when buying Apple hardware. Additionally, it offers information on adjusting brightness and managing storage space on iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Lastly, the article explains how to remove a firmware password from an Intel Mac, including instructions for doing so in macOS Recovery. It mentions that Apple can reset the firmware password, but proof of purchase and identity are required, and secondary buyers may not be able to unlock the firmware. [Extracted from the article]
- Published
- 2024