I finally own a MacBook

[didjaever]

Just got back from the Apple store (interesting being there with all the iPhone people...at least they had a separate line for those purchasing computers...was in and out of there in 1 hour)... bought my MacBook.

2.4 ghz
2G Ram
160 HD
Superdive
etc., etc

I haven't had the computer plugged in for more than 10 minutes... I am in LOVE!!! Microsoft who??? I am already hooked up to my wireless network, have mobile me set-up, etc., etc. I am going to refer to this computer as the "brunette" and my pc notebook as the "dumb blonde"

The keyboard is a little different than a PC... I think it is the spacing between the keys??? I am making typos left and right

How do I password protect the computer?? I thought it would prompt me for a password when I restarted because it asked me for a password during setup.

Thanks everyone for your advice over the past several weeks!!!

Kim

 

[Fidou]

Congratulations for your Macbook

You should be able to do that under the System Preferences section (available from the Dock). There you should see Security and Accounts sections.

But I reckon to set up your password it would be under Accounts. Sorry I don't remember exactly and I can't try myself as I'm using a PC since my Macbook is back to the Apple store

 

[RampHog]

Congrats on the new MB!

I took me a while to get used to the keyboard also!

 

[chscag]

Hi:

See this Blog on how to secure your Mac:

http://chantc.blogspot.com/2007/08/securing-macbook.html

If you're a college student, you might be interested in this:

http://www.safeware.com/

MacBooks are a hot item on the list of stolen computers at most colleges and universities, so be sure you keep it locked down or locked up while you're away from it.

Regards.

 

[deathcab1]

Congratulations on the Macbook! my iMac arrived on friday and i'm feeling the same way as you!

I like the keyboard. The only problem is the @ symbol and " are switched - like on an american keyboard, and not a british pc keyboard.

I also can't seem to find the hash key! lol, if anyone could help..

 

[RNDdave]

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I also can't seem to find the hash key! lol, if anyone could help..

It's Option+3 (Option Key is the Alt key).

 

[RNDdave]

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How do I password protect the computer?? I thought it would prompt me for a password when I restarted because it asked me for a password during setup.

Thanks everyone for your advice over the past several weeks!!!

Kim

Congrats on the purchase!

To Password Protect your Mac:

Click on the Apple menu (top Left) 
Click on System Preferences
Click on Security (Its on the top row in System Preferences)
Tick Disable automatic login
You might also want to tick the option that requires a password after the screen saver has been activated.

 

[didjaever]

Thanks!!!

 

[jamesl]

Kind of a late post, but this is worth checking out.

http://www.foozoodesign.com/lockdown.html

 

[KeithTeeple]

I would put a password on each account except for the guest account which can be done from System Preferences > Accounts, click the lock at the bottom corner so you can make changes, then make all the changes you want!

 

[skaheadpunk]

Hope you guys have a long and happy life together!

 

[imnothardcore]

I am going to refer to this computer as the "brunette" and my pc notebook as the "dumb blonde"

Probably.

the funniest thing.

I have ever heard in my life.