Since the last OS update, my 14-inch Nov 2023 has new and odd characteristics: I always need to sign in anew once I close the top; several times the space bar has stopped working, and the only fix I have found is a restart. Have I missed something?
MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 15.0
Have you looked at this? Require a password after waking your Mac - Apple Support
As for the space bar response, see if the problem still happens in Safe mode. It can take much longer to safe boot so be patient.
How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support
Safe mode will often correct weird software behavior by forcing the OS to do disk repair, clear caches and other housekeeping and disables acceleration and third-party mods. When you're in safe boot, the machine won’t be at its best performance, especially with graphics, but that's expected.
Does the same thing happen while in Safe mode?
Exit safe mode by restarting your Mac normally and evaluate the issue again.
Have you looked at this? Require a password after waking your Mac - Apple Support
As for the space bar response, see if the problem still happens in Safe mode. It can take much longer to safe boot so be patient.
How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support
Safe mode will often correct weird software behavior by forcing the OS to do disk repair, clear caches and other housekeeping and disables acceleration and third-party mods. When you're in safe boot, the machine won’t be at its best performance, especially with graphics, but that's expected.
Does the same thing happen while in Safe mode?
Exit safe mode by restarting your Mac normally and evaluate the issue again.
Thanks for the very useful reply.
You're welcome, my friend. 🙂
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