My macmini gets stuck at password input

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My macmini gets stuck at password input

Hi all, since I bought it my mac mini does something strange. If the computer has been on for a few days without usage and I try to log in, the password box gets flooded as soon as I start typing the password. At the first character I type it looks like I typed already 10 letters, therefore I cannot type the correct password. The only way to make it work is to shut It down hardly (pull the plug) and restart it. At that point, I can input the password and it lets me in. Any ideas of what this could be related to?

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Mac mini, macOS 11.5

Posted on Oct 15, 2021 7:02 AM

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den.thed

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Oct 15, 2021 7:51 AM in response to piercioci

Full computer sleep with Wake for network access and Powered Nap checked can cause issues.

A few things to try,

Go to Apple > System Preferences > Energy Saver > check "Prevent computer from sleeping automatically..." and test.
Go to Apple > System Preferences > Energy Saver > uncheck "Enable Power Nap" "Wake for network access" and test.

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