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Can I password protect apps sch as Mail and Messages?

I know I've got on eon the computer. But smetimes I might step away for a minute and not want the whole computer locked up, but I dojn't want someone accessing my email or messages/

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.0

Posted on Nov 12, 2021 11:54 PM

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Posted on Nov 13, 2021 12:07 AM

Most simple thing: Lock the screen when you step away.


SystemPreferences -> Security and Privacy -> General



You can set the screensaver to come on when you choose by simply selecting a Hot Corner in that SyYstemPreferences panel

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Can I password protect apps sch as Mail and Messages?

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