How do I renew this computer like it’s new? I don’t know anything about Apple. I don’t even know when she got it. I know I’m going to the wrong place. Yeah yeah there’s no “tits or gtfo” she died and I’m old. But I always wanted an Apple computer. I have an iPhone and that’s all I know about Apple computers. She got it for her birthday when she was first diagnosed with cancer like around 2015. That’s all I know about this computer. I want to use it to play videos for my dad. I swear I’m no larping. Been a trucker since 2005 and just kinda checked out of the whole computer culture. Came back when I got an iPhone and feel like I got left behind when I did.
Any and all recommendations are appreciated. And yeah go ahead and make fun of me, but if you can help in the process, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks in advance.
Go easy on me yeah? Please.
Sister died left me computer
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Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 08:55:59
>>26252
This is what it looks like from the front. I can’t find a model number
This is what it looks like from the front. I can’t find a model number
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 08:56:10
>>26252
Install linux. Probably Mint or Mint Xfce.
Install linux. Probably Mint or Mint Xfce.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 08:57:09
>>26252
Dump the images she got stored on it.
Dump the images she got stored on it.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 08:57:36
>>26252
Post hands
Post hands
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 08:58:22
>>26252
>>26253
give it back yamal.
>>26253
give it back yamal.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 09:01:28
Actually I DID find writing on the back. Does this help
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 09:04:02
>>26258
It’s 2AM over here and I moved my pops in. I’d like to play some youtube for him when he wakes up from my playlist. I know I’m dumb. Been a hell of a week.
It’s 2AM over here and I moved my pops in. I’d like to play some youtube for him when he wakes up from my playlist. I know I’m dumb. Been a hell of a week.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 09:05:44
>>26259
Maybe try plugging in the electricity, mr Ungabunga?
Maybe try plugging in the electricity, mr Ungabunga?
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 09:05:58
>>26252
search up:
mac garden
mac repository
plenty of software there, including fresh OS install disks
>2015ish model
so the highest MacOS you can use is "monterey"
hold the option key as it boots to get the boot menu
be sure to pull off all your sisters stuff to a usb, you might not want it now but in the future you'll kick yourself for not keeping as many momentos as possible.
search up:
mac garden
mac repository
plenty of software there, including fresh OS install disks
>2015ish model
so the highest MacOS you can use is "monterey"
hold the option key as it boots to get the boot menu
be sure to pull off all your sisters stuff to a usb, you might not want it now but in the future you'll kick yourself for not keeping as many momentos as possible.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 09:06:15
>>26256
Hands are dirty. Been moving stuff all day.
Hands are dirty. Been moving stuff all day.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 09:08:50
make a backup and either install a fresh copy of macos or perhaps try linux. you can probably run windows on it as well if you're so inclined.
not really sure what you want from this thread
not really sure what you want from this thread
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 09:10:49
>>26261
No she used it for graphic design or something. I mentioned that it was cool once and she told it’d be mine one day. You’d be doing me a huge favor if I could just turn it into a brand new computer so I can watch youtube with my pops. Literally just for that. She told me to do as such by the convo never really came up. He keeps asking me to do it and I took time off from work to take care of him. Was planning to just get a new one, but I can’t afford that.
Also want to see how it is. If it’s nice I’ll get a new one, I suppose. Don’t know.
No she used it for graphic design or something. I mentioned that it was cool once and she told it’d be mine one day. You’d be doing me a huge favor if I could just turn it into a brand new computer so I can watch youtube with my pops. Literally just for that. She told me to do as such by the convo never really came up. He keeps asking me to do it and I took time off from work to take care of him. Was planning to just get a new one, but I can’t afford that.
Also want to see how it is. If it’s nice I’ll get a new one, I suppose. Don’t know.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 09:12:33
>>26263
Yeah that’s the thing. I don’t want backups. Or wherever is on there. I just want or is there a way for it restart like new?
Yeah that’s the thing. I don’t want backups. Or wherever is on there. I just want or is there a way for it restart like new?
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 09:13:30
>>26264
a 2015 laptop is more than enough for youtube. even older is doable with an ssd and more ram if necessary
a 2015 laptop is more than enough for youtube. even older is doable with an ssd and more ram if necessary
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 09:14:26
We've got an albino on our hands, fellas.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 09:14:54
>>26265
i'm not familiar with macs, but i believe they have some feature to reinstall macos over the internet, probably the simplest way.
i'm not familiar with macs, but i believe they have some feature to reinstall macos over the internet, probably the simplest way.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 09:15:27
Oh see now you guys are gonna think it’s stollen..and I get it. But she left me this box with all her stuff.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 09:16:31
>>26265
>I don’t want backups. Or wherever is on there.
If that was your sister, shouldn't you be more attached to whatever she may have left behind on there?
>I don’t want backups. Or wherever is on there.
If that was your sister, shouldn't you be more attached to whatever she may have left behind on there?
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 09:16:58
>>26267
I work nights. I’m not well. If you brainiacs can help me I’d really appreciate it. Like how do I just turn it into a brand new computer? I mean, as it was back when she first got it?
I work nights. I’m not well. If you brainiacs can help me I’d really appreciate it. Like how do I just turn it into a brand new computer? I mean, as it was back when she first got it?
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 09:17:40
>you have to be over 18 to post on this site
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 09:17:43
anything apple is assumed to be stolen. mainly threads about "how to remove icloud password fellow whites". if you can show it booted to desktop (i.e. logged in) i'm sure that'd help
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 09:19:51
>>26271
formatting the internal storage and installing a new copy of macos is how you return it (any computer) to the "out of the box" state
formatting the internal storage and installing a new copy of macos is how you return it (any computer) to the "out of the box" state
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 09:19:57
I mean it’s a beautiful computer. I’d hate for it to go to waste. All searches online say shit I don’t understand.
I swear I’m not trolling.
I swear I’m not trolling.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 09:20:48
>>26272
read
>>26275
read
>>26275
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 09:22:17
>>26252
you have to take the laptop and a copy of her death certificate to the nearest apple store in order to unlock it
no I'm not kidding that's how dystopian its become
you have to take the laptop and a copy of her death certificate to the nearest apple store in order to unlock it
no I'm not kidding that's how dystopian its become
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 09:23:31
>>26274
How do I do that?
>>26270
No. That’s why either I renew it or I destroy it. If anything I’ll donate it, but I want to know that none of her stuff is on there.
I’m throwing away all her stuff but she gave me this box
How do I do that?
>>26270
No. That’s why either I renew it or I destroy it. If anything I’ll donate it, but I want to know that none of her stuff is on there.
I’m throwing away all her stuff but she gave me this box
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 09:26:10
>>26277
If it’s really like that then gonna just throw it out tonight…seems like a waste though
If it’s really like that then gonna just throw it out tonight…seems like a waste though
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 09:28:36
Left me this too. Old school TV that still works. I’ve got a VCR so I’ll just watch old movies on it.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 09:29:18
>>26278
https://support.apple.com/en-us/102655
https://support.apple.com/en-us/102655
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 09:30:51
>>26281
do this if you can access it
do this if you can access it
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 09:33:46
I guess there’s no option. Then I’ll throw it out then. Her name was Debbie my only sibling. She loved tech. Left me this escooter. I know you guys love this stuff. You would’ve loved her.
Thanks for your help
Thanks for your help
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 09:34:57
>>26252
My condolences for your sister
My condolences for your sister
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 09:37:01
>>26280
>heatling lamp burns out
That’ll be 400$ USD nothing personal kiddo.
I used to have one of those huge ass CRT’s in the living room as a kid, until the heating lamp burnt out and it had to be thrown away, in hindsight they’re low resolution flickery garbage.
>heatling lamp burns out
That’ll be 400$ USD nothing personal kiddo.
I used to have one of those huge ass CRT’s in the living room as a kid, until the heating lamp burnt out and it had to be thrown away, in hindsight they’re low resolution flickery garbage.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 09:38:15
>>26284
Thank you sir. I just thought you brainiacs were gonna be like press this or that and hold it. Seems kinda dumb now that I thought that. Really dumb.
Thank you sir. I just thought you brainiacs were gonna be like press this or that and hold it. Seems kinda dumb now that I thought that. Really dumb.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 09:40:16
>>26285
Yeah I can’t throw that out though because she left it to my dad.
Last thing she wrote. At least here.
Yeah I can’t throw that out though because she left it to my dad.
Last thing she wrote. At least here.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 09:42:01
>>26287
Sorry for sideways pictures. Again, I’m not good with tech. I just come on here for the funny pictures. I mean, the website in general.
Sorry for sideways pictures. Again, I’m not good with tech. I just come on here for the funny pictures. I mean, the website in general.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 09:43:58
>>26270
>wanting to check out what porn was your late sister into
Don't be like that bros
>wanting to check out what porn was your late sister into
Don't be like that bros
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 09:46:47
>>26289
Yeah that’s another reason. Don’t wanna see that if it’s there. She used it for work only and she wouldn’t have given it to me if there was weird stuff in it. I’ll maybe take it to an apple store but I’m googling and I don’t think that’s going to work.
Yeah that’s another reason. Don’t wanna see that if it’s there. She used it for work only and she wouldn’t have given it to me if there was weird stuff in it. I’ll maybe take it to an apple store but I’m googling and I don’t think that’s going to work.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 09:49:26
>>26283
How old was she? I thought she was a geezer but from the skateboard I'm thinking 30-40s? Regardless, sorry for your loss
How old was she? I thought she was a geezer but from the skateboard I'm thinking 30-40s? Regardless, sorry for your loss
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 09:53:43
>>26290
Even if she's dead you should still have a copy of her data around, you don't know if that's gonna save you from taxes headache later on.
Even if she's dead you should still have a copy of her data around, you don't know if that's gonna save you from taxes headache later on.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 09:58:57
>>26289
>not wanting your late sister's nudes
兄貴失格
>not wanting your late sister's nudes
兄貴失格
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 10:01:09
>>26252
Does it turn on? Do you know the login/password? If you plan to use it just get a restore cd and format that thing.
Does it turn on? Do you know the login/password? If you plan to use it just get a restore cd and format that thing.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 10:02:10
>>26252
your dead sisters laptop is cursed. throw it away weirdo
your dead sisters laptop is cursed. throw it away weirdo
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 10:03:06
If you really want to just wipe it follow "Intel-based Mac" on https://support.apple.com/en-us/102518
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 10:07:13
>>26252
Does it boot? Do you have the password? Does it have macOS 12 installed? (it should, unless she really hated software updates)
If so you can go to System Preferences -> Erase All Content and Settings. This will wipe everything including every setting and every file, this is what everyone does before they sell their Macs, it's really simple to do if you know how to use a computer. Sorry about your sister.
Does it boot? Do you have the password? Does it have macOS 12 installed? (it should, unless she really hated software updates)
If so you can go to System Preferences -> Erase All Content and Settings. This will wipe everything including every setting and every file, this is what everyone does before they sell their Macs, it's really simple to do if you know how to use a computer. Sorry about your sister.
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 10:07:18
>>26252
>currybook
lol
lmao even
>currybook
lol
lmao even
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 10:14:36
>I don’t even know when she got it.
>She got it for her birthday when she was first diagnosed with cancer like around 2015.
Jaylen? Just return it vro
>She got it for her birthday when she was first diagnosed with cancer like around 2015.
Jaylen? Just return it vro
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 10:15:53
>>26252
Your sister's death has turned you into a target for the tax office. They don't care she's dead, now you're responsible and next in line in their eyes.
Backup all the data.
>Debbie
Are you sure "she" wasn't XY?
Your sister's death has turned you into a target for the tax office. They don't care she's dead, now you're responsible and next in line in their eyes.
Backup all the data.
>Debbie
Are you sure "she" wasn't XY?
Anonymous · reply · 2026-07-22 10:48:45
>>26252
>Sister died
My condolences.
How?
>Sister died
My condolences.
How?
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