Locked out of my Mac

[nobbie48]

Just an old email account.

I started a junk email with hotmail, using it for junk stuff. The problem is that I can't remember my password and the junk mail has built up to a sizable chunk of memory. They don't give any reset options. Any tips?

Also the magnetic chare plug needs to be replaced. I haven't had good luck with Apple service.

 

[BigEvilDoer]

No idea on the hotmail…

As for the charge cord, you can go to any Apple Store and get a replacement plug. You can also order them online from the Apple Store.

 

[Lightcycle]

it's almost like you need a MAC DOCtor...

 

[TwistedKestrel]

I say this with good intentions... but can you re-read what you posted, and let us know if it makes sense to you?

 

[MacDoc]

How can hotmail build up a "sizeable chunk" - can't you just nuke the account? How tight are you for space?
Magsafe chargers are exclusively Apple cept there are cheaper and less reliable knockoffs. YRMV

https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=macbook+magsafe+charger&crid=2KE5BRADORCX4&sprefix=macbook+magsafe%2Caps%2C338&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_15

If you detail the MacBook can help more

 

[nobbie48]

No idea on the hotmail…

As for the charge cord, you can go to any Apple Store and get a replacement plug. You can also order them online from the Apple Store.

It's also the magnetic bit that's part of the laptop.

 

[PrivatePilot]

You can buy aftermarket Magsafe adapters at a place like Canada Computers if you have one near you. Or go for a genuine one from the Apple store, or Best Buy.

As for Hotmail, are you saying you cannot do a password recovery? I don't use Microsoft stuff much (or hotmail at all) but I believe everything so far as passwords are Microsoft account centric now vs Hotmail specific - check out this link perhaps?

Reset a forgotten Microsoft account password - Microsoft Support

Learn how to reset or change your Microsoft account password. Get help with a forgotten Microsoft account password.

support.microsoft.com

 

[GreyGhost]

I also use hotmail as burner account. Did you set up any links to anywhere else for password recovery? Otherwise, there may be a way to answer questions and get in. Hotmail is now outlook but you just enter your email as Nobbie@hotmail.com while on outlook.com. I haven't deleted anything in more than a decade from it. I'm not running out of space. Something like 40K junk emails in there.

 

[sburns]

Just create new "junk" account on hotmail, or whatever free service you prefer. This time write down the password.

You can probably buy a used or new charging adapter.

 

[nobbie48]

Problem solved. Mac Air apparently has a bug that distorts the storage numbers. Mine said 90 GB was for systems. Doing a safe start re jigged the numbers dropping the systems by 60 GB. Lots of room now