Having an Admin Account

Most tips presented here assume you will be using an admin account. This is the standard type of account created when you first set up your Mac. If you share your Mac with somebody else, the other user might have created a standard account or even one managed with parental controls for you to use. You’ll need to speak with this person about getting a full admin account before proceeding with the tips.

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