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For these reasons, Apple recommends that users keep Find my Mac enabled, but there are
circumstances where you might want to turn it off. If you're selling your Mac or passing it on, for example, you should disable Find My Mac beforehand, because the new owner won't be able to disable it unless they have your Apple ID password. Similarly, if you're taking your Mac in to Apple for repairs, you may be asked to turn off Find My Mac. Whatever the reason, here's how it's done. How to Turn Off Find my Mac
Note that you can also disable Find My Mac by signing your Mac out of iCloud completely. To do so, just click Sign Out in the iCloud preference pane. If you sign out, any mail, contacts, calendars, photos, notes, reminders, or other documents that are stored in iCloud will be removed from your Mac, but they will remain in the cloud. Popular StoriesiOS 16.1 for iPhone Launching on Monday With These 8 New FeaturesThursday October 20, 2022 7:34 am PDT by Joe Rossignol As expected, Apple today confirmed in a press release that iOS 16.1 will be released on Monday, October 24 alongside iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura. iOS 16.1 includes at least eight new features for iPhone users, such as iCloud Shared Photo Library and Live Activities support in third-party apps on the App Store, along with several bug fixes. Below, we have recapped everything new in iOS 16.1... Apple's New iPad Lineup Causes Potential Confusion With Inconsistent FeaturesWednesday October 19, 2022 8:53 am PDT by Sami Fathi The launch of a new iPad Pro and entry-level iPad means that Apple's iPad lineup is the largest it has been in recent memory. The wide range of choices, inconsistent features, and confusing compatibility with accessories may be a source of confusion for customers looking for a new iPad. One of the newest additions to the iPad lineup is the 10th-generation entry-level iPad. Compared to the... Everything Apple Announced Today: M2 iPad Pro, Redesigned iPad, Updated Apple TV, and MoreTuesday October 18, 2022 1:05 pm PDT by Eric Slivka While we didn't have a full-blown Apple event today, it has felt almost as busy as one with Apple announcing updates for three significant product lines: the iPad, iPad Pro, and Apple TV. All of the coverage from today can be tough to keep up with, so check out our video recap of the announcements and a list of our news article below. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. ... 10 New Features and Changes Introduced With 2022 Apple TVWednesday October 19, 2022 9:04 am PDT by Joe Rossignol The third-generation Apple TV 4K announced this week is a relatively minor update, but the device still has at least 10 new features and changes. We've recapped everything new with the latest Apple TV below for those looking for a quick overview. What's new with the latest Apple TV:A15 Bionic chip: The new Apple TV is equipped with the A15 Bionic chip for up to 50% faster performance than... HP Accidentally Uses macOS Screenshot in Ad for Windows LaptopWednesday October 19, 2022 5:12 pm PDT by Joe Rossignol Windows PC maker HP appears to believe that "the perfect laptop" is one that runs macOS — at least according to an ad the company promoted on Reddit. The ad shows an HP laptop with a macOS screenshot in what is clearly a Photoshop job gone wrong. "For the digital nomads and work from anywhere-but-home types (yeah, we see you), HP has perfect laptops for wherever you're working from," the ad... Apple Cuts Prices on Refurbished M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBook Pro ModelsThursday October 20, 2022 12:57 pm PDT by Eric Slivka While we noted yesterday that Apple had cut prices on refurbished units of some older iPad models alongside the introduction of updates for the iPad Pro and iPad lines, the company also reduced refurbished prices for some other product lines that did not see updates. Most notably, Apple has cut prices on its refurbished 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M1 Pro and M1 Max chips,... 14-Inch and 16-Inch MacBook Pro Turn One Year Old: When to Expect an UpdateTuesday October 18, 2022 1:54 pm PDT by Sami Fathi While we saw the introduction of several new iPad and Apple TV models today, we've yet to get any of the Mac announcements we're expecting to see before the end of the year. Coincidentally, the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models were announced exactly one year ago today, featuring an entirely new design, the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips, brand new displays, MagSafe 3, and more. The redesigned ... New MacBook Pro and Mac Mini With M2 Pro Chips Likely to Launch in NovemberWith this week's announcements of new iPad Pro, iPad, and Apple TV models out of the way, attention now turns to the Mac. Rumors suggest Apple plans to launch new high-end MacBook Pro and Mac mini models with M2 series chips later this year. In his newsletter this week, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said the initial version of macOS Ventura launching on Monday, October 24 will include support for... How do I unlock my MacBook Pro without password 2022?Click the option to reset using your recovery key. Enter your FileVault recovery key. It's the long string of letters and numbers you received when you turned on FileVault and chose to create a recovery key instead of allowing your iCloud account (Apple ID) to unlock your disk.
How do I bypass Find My Mac?After you locate your Mac, you can unlock it by entering the passcode that you created when you locked it with Find My. If you can't remember that passcode, you have three options: Sign in to iCloud.com/find, then select your Mac from the Devices menu. Select Unlock and follow the steps to verify your identity.
How do I remove an Apple ID from my MacBook 2022?Use a Mac or PC to find or remove your associated devices. On your Mac, open the Apple Music app. Or on your PC, open iTunes for Windows.. From the menu bar on your Mac, choose Account > Account Settings. ... . Click Manage Devices. ... . If you want to remove a device, click Remove.. Why cant my Find My Mac be disabled?In case you can't disable Find My Mac in the Apple menu > System Preferences > Apple ID > iCloud, the alternative method is to turn off Find My Mac via iCloud.com. Open www.iCloud.com/find on your browser. Sign in with your Apple ID and password. Click All Devices on the top.
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