Is there a way to Lock the macbook?

JuniorNA · JuniorNA #1 (**permalink**)

12-01-2006, 06:47 PM

Hey guys, just recently switched to Mac after 20 years of PC.

I have a 3 year old niece, is there a way to lock the macbook so no one can access it like in windows?

I dont want to shut it down, or put it to sleep, I just want it to be locked...

Is there a way for that?

I tried searching, but couldn't find any.

novicew · novicew #2 (**permalink**)

12-01-2006, 06:54 PM

You can set the security rules (pw protection) in System Preferences > Security.

imacmatt09 · imacmatt09 #3 (**permalink**)

12-01-2006, 06:56 PM

yes there is

ok go to system prefs and click security

check the require password to wake up from sleep or from screensaver

to put it in sleep click the apple logo and go to sleep

IronMac · IronMac #4 (**permalink**)

12-01-2006, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imacmatt09

yes there is

ok go to system prefs and click security

check the require password to wake up from sleep or from screensaver

to put it in sleep click the apple logo and go to sleep

i believe he said he doesnt want to put it to sleep

imacmatt09 · imacmatt09 #5 (**permalink**)

12-01-2006, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IronMac

i believe he said he doesnt want to put it to sleep

he can put it into sleep and move the mouse and it will come to a locked screen

IronMac · IronMac #6 (**permalink**)

12-01-2006, 09:26 PM

Thats not what you told him to do. If he puts it to sleep it will sleep. A better solution is to use hot corners to activate the screen saver. Or check out what I posted in this thread.

iWonder · iWonder #7 (**permalink**)

12-01-2006, 09:31 PM

you can hotcorner it or if you dont like having it you can use lock screen. Want to lock your computer quickly?

JuniorNA · JuniorNA #8 (**permalink**)

12-01-2006, 10:21 PM

thanks guys.

What i'm trying to do exactly is keep the internet connection/wireless connection ON while locking it.

Just like a PC can do with CTL/ALT/DEL - and you hit lock.

So I can do a hot corner, which will make the screen saver come on and then I can input the password.

I heard from a friend that there is a way to keep the wireless connection on while the computer goes to sleep (or when lid is shut) but it has to be a command line entry at the terminal prompt to get the card to not go to sleep.

WIll have to research.

IronMac · IronMac #9 (**permalink**)

12-01-2006, 10:29 PM

Actually my way doesnt sleep the computer it just takes advantage of the fast user switching protocols all you stuff continues to run it just takes you to the log in screen.

PowerBookG4 · PowerBookG4 #10 (**permalink**)

12-01-2006, 10:33 PM

This widget:

http://www.apple.com/downloads/dashb...ty/locker.html

IronMac · IronMac #11 (**permalink**)

12-01-2006, 10:38 PM

Nice PowerBookG4

Edit: not that that isn't great it just still requires him to use the mouse.

D3v1L80Y · D3v1L80Y #12 (**permalink**)

12-01-2006, 10:42 PM

I am still a fan of the Keychain-Access-in-the-MenuBar-Lock-Screen method.
:black:

JuniorNA · JuniorNA #13 (**permalink**)

12-01-2006, 11:58 PM

I actually really like the widget approach. Its easy. F12, double click, done.

I'm gonna stick with that. all the programs are running, and its easy for me...for now, lol.

Thanks guys

novicew #2 (permalink)
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PowerBookG4 #10 (permalink)
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IronMac #11 (permalink)
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D3v1L80Y #12 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 02, 2004 Location: PA Posts: 12,455 Mac Specs: MacBook	12-01-2006, 10:42 PM I am still a fan of the Keychain-Access-in-the-MenuBar-Lock-Screen method. :black: __________________________________________________ Posting and YOU\|Forum Community Guidelines\|The Apple Product Cycle\|Forum Courtesy mac: a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric MAC: a data communication protocol sub-layer, also known as the Media Access Control Mac: a brand name which covers several lines of personal computers designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc.
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JuniorNA #1 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	12-01-2006, 06:47 PM Hey guys, just recently switched to Mac after 20 years of PC. I have a 3 year old niece, is there a way to lock the macbook so no one can access it like in windows? I dont want to shut it down, or put it to sleep, I just want it to be locked... Is there a way for that? I tried searching, but couldn't find any.
	QUOTE Thanks

IronMac #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 08, 2004 Posts: 576 Mac Specs: Mini C2D 2Ghz 8GB RAM, MB C2D 2.2Ghz, MBP CD 2Ghz, 1TB TC, 2 APX, iPhone 4, ATV2, 23in ACD x2	12-01-2006, 09:26 PM Thats not what you told him to do. If he puts it to sleep it will sleep. A better solution is to use hot corners to activate the screen saver. Or check out what I posted in this thread.
	QUOTE Thanks

iWonder #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 09, 2005 Location: My world Posts: 632 Mac Specs: iBook 12" G4, 30 GB, 768 MB RAM. iPod 5G 30GB.	12-01-2006, 09:31 PM you can hotcorner it or if you dont like having it you can use lock screen. Want to lock your computer quickly?
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JuniorNA #8 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	12-01-2006, 10:21 PM thanks guys. What i'm trying to do exactly is keep the internet connection/wireless connection ON while locking it. Just like a PC can do with CTL/ALT/DEL - and you hit lock. So I can do a hot corner, which will make the screen saver come on and then I can input the password. I heard from a friend that there is a way to keep the wireless connection on while the computer goes to sleep (or when lid is shut) but it has to be a command line entry at the terminal prompt to get the card to not go to sleep. WIll have to research.
	QUOTE Thanks

IronMac #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 08, 2004 Posts: 576 Mac Specs: Mini C2D 2Ghz 8GB RAM, MB C2D 2.2Ghz, MBP CD 2Ghz, 1TB TC, 2 APX, iPhone 4, ATV2, 23in ACD x2	12-01-2006, 10:29 PM Actually my way doesnt sleep the computer it just takes advantage of the fast user switching protocols all you stuff continues to run it just takes you to the log in screen.
	QUOTE Thanks

JuniorNA #13 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	12-01-2006, 11:58 PM I actually really like the widget approach. Its easy. F12, double click, done. I'm gonna stick with that. all the programs are running, and its easy for me...for now, lol. Thanks guys
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