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    OSX lock-screen

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by graycolor, Jan 30, 2010.

  1. graycolor

    graycolor Notebook Evangelist

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    If I lock OSX and someone steals my macbook is my data secure. I wouldn't want to get my identity stolen.

    This is just a what if question.
     
    graycolor, Jan 30, 2010
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  2. Khris

    Khris Yes I am better than you!

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    If someone has an OS X install DVD, they can reset the password on your account.
     
    Khris, Jan 30, 2010
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    exi Notebook Evangelist

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    Bump / subscribing -- curious to see what suggestions are made to safeguard Mac laptops.
     
    exi, Jan 30, 2010
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  4. HLdan

    HLdan Notebook Virtuoso

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    If you want to guarantee safety for your files you need to use Filevault.
     
    HLdan, Jan 30, 2010
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