User Accounts Management

In this chapter, you will first learn about the different types of user accounts available in macOS in a section divided into two parts: Local user accounts and Other user accounts. Next, you will learn how to manage the different user accounts, as well as how to use login options and other practical features such as fast user switching and Screen Time. Finally, you will understand how user home folders are organized. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to add any type of account to a Mac, as well as manage them and configure the different options available to enhance the user experience and increase security. In the latter half of the chapter, you will gain a good understanding of user home folders and their ...

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