Overview of Multiple Users
First, let me explain the concept and advantages of having multiple users on your Mac so you can decide if you need or want to create other users.
You already have one user, you, which was automatically created when you first turned on your Mac and went through the setup process. You are the main user known as the Administrator. The password you set up when you first turned on your new Mac or installed Tiger is your Admin password.
You might not have noticed that you are a “user” because Apple sets a default so when you turn on your Mac, you are automatically “logged in” without having to type in a password. Once you have other users set up, you can change this default so everyone must log in with a password. If others ...
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