Erase Data Securely from MacBook Pro

I have a summer 2009 model MacBook Pro that I want to sell. How do I securely erase all personal data from the MacBook Pro?

Here's a link with a lot of good info on preparing a Mac for sale:
http://www.peachpit.com/guides/content.aspx?g=mac&seqNum=251
Don't forget to deauthorize the computer from iTunes if you have an iTunes account.
Good luck!

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Hi Experts,
I made the recent switch from Windozzz to Macbook Pro and I am loving it every bit although I am totally new to the OS. I have some basic questions.
1. How do we secure our data in Mac. I the sense, lets say i have 100 images and some files. There is something called as encription under Security. I enabled that, set a master password. My question is that lets say for some reason, I have to take the laptop to the service center and leave it there, will they be able to view all my personal files? Is there a way to secure our data so that the service people cannot view them? Or is that functionality not available on Mac OS.
2. I noticed a significant difference in colors if I use the color RGB. The web images look fine if I use sRGB. IS that the common practice for other users as well? The colorRGB looks too yellow and grainy.
thanks in advance!
Cheers,
Sunil

Create an encrypted disk image, and store your secure files there. Those are encrypted with 256-bit AES (theoretically unbreakable, at least for now).
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1578
(Note - be sure to UNcheck the box to store the password in the keychain, and then never forget that password, or the data are gone).
For the internal display, you should use the Color LCD display profile (the only one that shows up if you check the box to 'Show profiles for this display only'. Using a 'canned' profile for another type of monitor will generally not give good results. Alternatively, click the Calibrate button and customize your calibration.

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ok - since you'll be sharing it with a PC - connect it to your windows pc - then format from there - instead of NTFS format - choose exFAT.
or, you can read the link below on how to do it in dos mode.
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-files/how-can-i-forma t-external-drive-in-exfat-not-in/0f6bf19a-19d6-4470-ae05-53ddf26bb476?msgId=1860 eae3-3488-4eea-8326-f87b89d9851b
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LowLuster
HT3231 Re: What cables are necessary for the fastest transfer of data from MacBook Pro to MacBook Air
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AND You should tell:
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Hey guys,
I read a few answers on the forum but I want clear confirmation if any of you could help. I lost data on my Macbook Pro as the hard drive crashed. I bought a new Macbook Pro and I want to sync the data of the iphone into the new computer.
I need to transfer, mainly...SMSes, Contacts, Photos, and mail data (My mail is all IMAP though which is good right? perhaps transfer that information would be nice).
Applications and the data on them if possible and music would be good.
Isit safe and as easy as plug and sync? I also have a Fruux Account but the iphone data is more updated because while awaiting my new laptop, I was using my iphone as the temporary computer.
Is there anything else I should do first? Sync Fruux first or vice versa and should I do anything else?
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Good, glad you have a backup. So what you need to do is move those libraries from your PC to the new MBP and then import them into iTunes. Follow the instructions you will find here. I would recommend you move the files to an external HD.
Prior to doing that I would also recommend you read over Switch 101 and Mac 101. Both of these links will provide you invaluable information for someone making the switch from a PC to a Mac.
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Which OS X is installed on your Mac ?
Click the Apple () menu top left in your screen. From the drop down menu click About This Mac.
The version is noted there.
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Click the Apple () menu top left in your screen. From the drop down menu click About This Mac.
The version is noted there.
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I am experiencing difficulty in printing documents from Macbook Pro to HP Photosmart Plus B210a. This has only been a problem for the last 2 weeks.
I think this may be due the most recent update of OS X Mavericks 10.9.3.
I have tried to update printer drivers from HP web, and it indicates that the printer in connected to my network router, and I have been able to run a testprint to the printer.
However when I try to print any documents the print queue seems to be trying to print, but never actually generates an output document.
I am looking for any advice/guidance on how to solve this printing problem.

Hi Eric,
i note that 10.9.4 is Mavericks.I cannot link directly as it is a wireless printer.
I have tried using the Terminal app, and typed the command as you indicated and i got the response attached.
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64 bytes from 192.168.1.69: icmp_seq=0 ttl=255 time=6.941 ms
64 bytes from 192.168.1.69: icmp_seq=1 ttl=255 time=5.657 ms
64 bytes from 192.168.1.69: icmp_seq=2 ttl=255 time=3.769 ms
64 bytes from 192.168.1.69: icmp_seq=3 ttl=255 time=4.136 ms
64 bytes from 192.168.1.69: icmp_seq=4 ttl=255 time=4.226 ms
64 bytes from 192.168.1.69: icmp_seq=5 ttl=255 time=4.219 ms
64 bytes from 192.168.1.69: icmp_seq=6 ttl=255 time=4.699 ms
64 bytes from 192.168.1.69: icmp_seq=7 ttl=255 time=6.325 ms
64 bytes from 192.168.1.69: icmp_seq=8 ttl=255 time=4.570 ms
64 bytes from 192.168.1.69: icmp_seq=9 ttl=255 time=4.493 ms
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does anyone have an idea, where I can look up the production date of a MacBook Pro? I can't remember when I bought it...

Try this site as well. Paste in your Macs serial number and it will reveal all kinds of info about it including exactly where is was assembled. You can get the serial number from System Profiler. Cheers!
Forgot the link!
http://www.appleserialnumberinfo.com/Desktop/index.php
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