How to buy a used Mac and not get ripped off

Buying a used Mac can be a great deal. But, if you don’t check carefully, you might inherit someone else’s issues or just get ripped off. Here’s what to look for.

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There are a few things to know about buying a used Mac

The secondhand market offers great deals, but it may have machines still linked to an Apple ID or managed by a company. Additionally, some might be hiding expensive hardware issues.

Apple designs its computers to be durable, making them great for resale. Even a five-year-old MacBook Air can still feel fast, and older Intel models often support modern macOS versions.

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