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Non-volatile random access memory; RAM that doesn't lose the stored information when the power is turned off, unlike traditional RAM

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How to enable Autoboot for old MacBook Air?

As you stated in your post, this is a feature of various 2016 (and later) MacBook models, it is not supported on your 2013 MacBook Air. I suppose you could get into the habit of putting your MBA to s …
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Does NVRAM, PRAM or SMC have anything to do with the red light on a Riser lighting up but th...

As you may know, the Non-Volatile RAM (NVRAM) and System Management Controller (SMC) have totally different purposes. … In terms of the red light you're referring to: resetting the NVRAM will have absolutely no bearing on this whatsoever resetting the SMC could have an influence, but probably not in the way you're asking …
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MacBook Pro won´t let me log in after PRAM

It seems like the main issue to address here is being able to log in again with a valid password. Once you've done that the rest can be sorted. Since you've got a late 2011 MacBook Pro, you should be …
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iMac restarts instead of shutting down

Troubleshooting is a process of elimination and you seem to have started off well, doing most of the obvious first steps. Below are some additional steps I'd try next, especially since reinstalling ma …
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MacBook Pro now asking to login with password, but can't do this via built-in keyboard

After reading your question a few times I've made an assumption (dangerous, I know). My assumption is that the only password you're being prompted for is your daughter's User Account password and NOT …
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Bluetooth device still paired after clean install

Just to clarify, have you tried either of the following: On the MacBook Pro go to System Preferences > Bluetooth and right-click on the device (his iPhone) and select Remove On his iPhone, go to Set …
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