Mac Kung Fu, 2nd Edition

Tip 345

Create a Login Message

When Macs are used in public places, such as schools, it’s often necessary to ask users to agree to an acceptable use statement before they start using the computer. Adding one of these to a Mac is very easy to do, but that’s not all this trick can be used for. You could also add messages to remind yourself of something or even add a document that you can read at leisure without having to first log into your computer.

Adding a Logon Message

Here are the steps required to add a logon message:

1. Create a document with TextEdit, which you’ll find in the Applications list in Finder, and save it as a rich-text or plain-text file. Note that only rich-text files will retain formatting, such as colors or bold text. Make ...