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Passwords

Is there a way to have a password for downloads and updates without having to use it each time I open my computer?

iMac (21.5-inch Mid 2011), iOS 10.1

Posted on Nov 3, 2018 11:07 AM

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Posted on Nov 3, 2018 11:21 AM

No. macOS now requires a password for each user account. Without one your computer is exposed to security breaches.

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