15. Setting Up Accounts and Maintaining Security

What You’ll Do

Understand User Accounts

Activate the Login Window

Add a User Account

Delete a User Account

Set File Access Permissions

Set Account Access Privileges

Set Account Parental Controls

Specify Log In and Start Up Items

Set Fast User Switching

Set Security & Privacy Preferences

Restore Password Access

Protect Your Computer with FileVault

Manage Files with the Home Folder

Share Files with Other Users

Introduction

Mac OS X was designed from the ground up for sharing, and it really doesn’t matter what you want to share. For example, you might want to set up a simple home-based network to share files between family members, or even hook your Macintosh into a major network using a combination ...

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