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Don’t sell or donate an Apple product without taking this important step!

If you have an Apple product, you should be sure to disable these “features” when selling or giving it away. The features in question are “Activation Lock” and the “Find My” settings. By default, both features are enabled. These features are incredibly useful for preventing theft, locating a lost device, and keeping yourself and loved ones safe. It is, however, a double-edged sword. Apple as a tech company puts an emphasis on security much more than other tech companies. This leads to them adding features that, while making their products more secure, can permanently disable the device. Instead of being able to reuse or resell these devices, these Apple products will become expensive paper weights. When donating, reselling, or giving away an Apple product, follow this guide to ensure “Activation Lock” is disabled.

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Turn off Find My on an iPhone or iPad
When you turn off Find My on your iPhone or iPad, Activation Lock is automatically removed.
On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > [your name] > Find My.
Tap Find My [device], then turn off Find My [device].

Turn off Find My on a Mac
When you turn off Find My on your Mac, Activation Lock is automatically removed.
On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click your name at the top of the sidebar.
If you don’t see your name, click “Sign in,” enter your Apple Account email address or phone number, then enter your password.
Click iCloud, then do one of the following:
macOS Sequoia or later: Next to Saved to iCloud, click See All, click Find My Mac, then click Turn Off.
macOS 14 or earlier: Click Find My Mac, then click Turn Off next to Find My Mac

Turn off Find My on an Apple Watch
To remove your Apple Watch from Find My, unpair it from your iPhone. Activation Lock is automatically removed.

References:
Turn off Find My on your devices and items. (n.d.). Apple Support. https://support.apple.com/guide/icloud/remove-devices-and-items-from-find-my-mmdc23b125f6/icloud #:~:text=Turn%20off%20Find%20My%20on%20an%20iPhone%20or%20iPad,off%20Find%20My%20%5Bdevice%5D.

Enter the Matrix from the Comfort of Your Own Living Room

The VR vision of the future is here (pun intended). Apple’s new virtual reality and augmented reality headset is coming out soon, likely in March, but potentially in January. Here is what you need to know… Virtual Reality, aka VR, is a up and coming technology. While the technology hasn’t progressed to the point where we can dodge realistic bullets like in the Matrix, modern VR has come a long way since it was introduced with the Oculus Rift in 2013. Augmented reality, aka AR, has also matured since its beginnings.
Apple is finally entering the fray after years of speculation that it would release a VR headset. At a starting price of $3,499, the Apple Vision Pro would be the most expensive base consumer product provided by the trillion dollar tech company. The Apple Vision Pro’s stand out features include viewable eye holes, more than a dozen cameras and sensors, the ability to track hand movement, and much MUCH more. Unlike previous VR and AR products that often catered to entertainment, the Apple Vision Pro is aiming for versatility. Imagine recreating your office environment with a multi-monitor setup, all within the confines of a headset. Suddenly, work can be wherever you are.

While this is Apple’s first VR headset, it will likely be a hit given Apple’s previous accomplishments. While the price tag might raise eyebrows, Apple's track record suggests that die-hard fans might overlook the cost. After all, Apple has consistently seen rising iPhone sales despite the increasing price tags on their products.

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