Cleansing a work laptop before returning it?

[Petcha]

Any tips? It's a Macbook Pro. Is there a simple way to totally nuke all my files, bookmarks, browsing history etc before handing it back? I suspect my former employer might be quite nosy so if there's a way to absolutely permanently delete the lot that'd be great.

 

[moochedit]

Any tips? It's a Macbook Pro. Is there a simple way to totally nuke all my files, bookmarks, browsing history etc before handing it back? I suspect my former employer might be quite nosy so if there's a way to absolutely permanently delete the lot that'd be great.

Erase your Mac and reset it to factory settings – Apple Support (UK)

Use Erase All Content and Settings to erase all of your settings, data and apps quickly and securely, while maintaining the operating system currently installed.

support.apple.com

Disclaimer - i'm not a mac user so never tried this myself

 

[Petcha]

Erase your Mac and reset it to factory settings – Apple Support (UK)

Use Erase All Content and Settings to erase all of your settings, data and apps quickly and securely, while maintaining the operating system currently installed.

support.apple.com

Disclaimer - i'm not a mac user so never tried this myself

Thank you!

 

[burtabraham]

Wet wipes are good for the screen, but to get the stubborn bits out from between the keys nothing beats cotton buds and hand sanitizer.

 

[Throbbing Angel]

This may be of use depending upon how old the macbook is

How to: Delete Your Data Securely on macOS

We are in the process of updating several guides, including this one, and are aware that some of this information is out of date. Note: Modern versions of macOS will prompt you to use FileVault 2 to encrypt your entire drive. We highly recommend you take this step to protect...

ssd.eff.org

 

[Kid_Eternity]

Any tips? It's a Macbook Pro. Is there a simple way to totally nuke all my files, bookmarks, browsing history etc before handing it back? I suspect my former employer might be quite nosy so if there's a way to absolutely permanently delete the lot that'd be great.

What year? Is it Intel or Apple silicon?