Is your once-zippy MacBook Air now crawling at a snail's pace? Before you resign yourself to a costly upgrade, consider a reset! Knowing how to reset your MacBook Air can breathe new life into your trusty machine.
But first, a word of caution: **Back up your data!** A reset erases everything. Use Time Machine or your preferred backup method.
There are a few types of resets. The easiest? A simple restart. Try this first!
If that doesn't work, consider reinstalling macOS. This erases your drive and installs a fresh copy of the operating system, solving many performance issues.
**Here's the TL;DR for reinstalling macOS:**
1. Enter Recovery Mode (Restart and hold Command + R).
2. Select "Disk Utility" to erase your hard drive (back it up first!).
3. Choose "Reinstall macOS" and follow the prompts.
When should you reset? If you're selling your MacBook Air, experiencing persistent crashes, or just want a clean slate. With a little patience, a reset can have your MacBook Air running like new!
