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Idiot proof set up for new iMac anyone?
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<blockquote data-quote="xstep" data-source="post: 377625" data-attributes="member: 11647"><p>When you first start up a new Mac, it guides you through a bunch of questions. One regards the account you want to set up. Some People suggest creating an administrator account during that question period. The first account has all the privileges needed to maintain the machine. Accounts created after that via the System Preferences --> Accounts usually don't have that much power unless you specify it.</p><p></p><p>The theory behind the above is that it will help keep novice users out of trouble and make it more difficult for malware (such as viruses) to get in. I'm unaware of any wild viruses for OS X at this time. It will not stop the novice from renaming his home directory. It will stop him from deleting applications and other files the OS requires.</p><p></p><p>The hassle comes when you need to do something that requires privileges, like install new software or apply Apple patches. You need to remember to log into the admin account.</p><p></p><p>Another tip is to select a decent username. The one Apple creates by default is based on the First and Last name you enter. If I recall properly, it was firstname + first letter of lastname. I didn't like that so choose the one that has been used at every company I've worked at for the last 19 years. First initial of first name and my last name (it is short), all lower case by the way. The login prompt will use your full name.</p><p></p><p>You may be overestimating your kids adventure to mess up his new machine. He has a self interest to keep it working. I'd encourage him to use this site and the Apple support discussion boards. Both are great and have the ability to search for questions. When you can't find the answer that way, many users are willing to respond to well formed questions.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="xstep, post: 377625, member: 11647"] When you first start up a new Mac, it guides you through a bunch of questions. One regards the account you want to set up. Some People suggest creating an administrator account during that question period. The first account has all the privileges needed to maintain the machine. Accounts created after that via the System Preferences --> Accounts usually don't have that much power unless you specify it. The theory behind the above is that it will help keep novice users out of trouble and make it more difficult for malware (such as viruses) to get in. I'm unaware of any wild viruses for OS X at this time. It will not stop the novice from renaming his home directory. It will stop him from deleting applications and other files the OS requires. The hassle comes when you need to do something that requires privileges, like install new software or apply Apple patches. You need to remember to log into the admin account. Another tip is to select a decent username. The one Apple creates by default is based on the First and Last name you enter. If I recall properly, it was firstname + first letter of lastname. I didn't like that so choose the one that has been used at every company I've worked at for the last 19 years. First initial of first name and my last name (it is short), all lower case by the way. The login prompt will use your full name. You may be overestimating your kids adventure to mess up his new machine. He has a self interest to keep it working. I'd encourage him to use this site and the Apple support discussion boards. Both are great and have the ability to search for questions. When you can't find the answer that way, many users are willing to respond to well formed questions. [/QUOTE]
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