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How to prepare an old Mac for sale

What steps do I need to take before selling or giving away my old Mac?It's perfectly safe to sell on a Mac second-hand (or pass it on to a friend or relative), provided you take some basic precautions. (Well, if you've been storing state secrets or billion-pound business-critical data on there, you might want to get in some specialist help. The following tips are for the rest of us!)Before you sell your Mac second-hand, you should clean it both inside and out. Here are the most important steps you should take before selling or giving away an old Mac.Read next: Best Mac buying guide 2017 | How to sell an old MacTo read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

What is it really like to work for Apple

What's it really like to work for Apple?The work culture at Cupertino isn't like that of other companies. Apple is famously secretive (more so, even, than most tech companies), and employees are expected to do the best work of their lives. Apple is very effective at keeping secrets, and that includes what it's like to work there.Even so, there are many sources of great information about what it's like to work for Apple. In this article we're going to look at what ex-employees, their friends and family, and people who've researched the company have to say about what it's like to be an Apple employee.Read next: How to work for Apple | How to get a job at AppleTo read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

How to get a job at Apple: What it’s really like working in the Apple Store

How do I get a job working for Apple?Having Apple on your CV is quite a coup, and it's no surprise that many people want to work for the world's best tech company.Apple is famous for being secretive, and its ability to maintain secrets extends to what it's like to work for Apple. However, as the company has expanded (it now has more than 100,000 employees) it's become easier to get a clear idea of what Apple is looking for.How to get a job working for Apple: different areas of employment There are different areas of Apple listed on Apple's website:Jobs here typically include Marketing, Software Engineering, Finance or Sales. They are mostly based in London (at Apple's headquarters in Hanover Street). Although Apple also has Software and Hardware Engineering roles in Cambridge. Apple Store. Various roles inside Apple's Retail stores are available. This is where we expect most people are looking. Roles typically are listed as Creative, Expert, Genius and Specialist (or Inventory Specialist). Many employees start as specialists before moving on to other roles (such as Creative or Genius). At Home Advisor. Work for Apple, from your own home. These are roles where you Continue reading