Why is there an other account on my Mac?

This indicates you either enabled the root user or you connected to a directory service (Open Directory or Active Directory) for the ability to login with network accounts.

Does Mac need Apple account?

5 Answers. No, you do not absolutely need one. It is mostly used for synchronizing with your other devices, which you’ve stated that you do not want anyways. However it will still be most practical if you create a new Apple-ID to be used exclusively for that computer.

Can each user on a Mac have their own Apple ID?

Answer: A: If you have multiple users using the iMac each should have their own user account. If they do, then each can have it’s own AppleID.

What is the difference between standard and administrator account Mac?

Administrator: An administrator can add and manage other users, install apps, and change settings. The new user you create when you first set up your Mac is an administrator. Standard users can install apps and change their own settings, but can’t add other users or change other users’ settings.

Is an Apple account free?

Tap Create a Free Apple ID. Select your birthday and enter your name. Tap Next. Tap “Use your current email address”, or tap “Get a free iCloud email address.”

Should I use my personal Apple ID for work Mac?

The best thing that you can realize is that anything an employee installs on a company Mac by using their own Apple ID, always and forever belongs to the employee and never to the company, even if it is content for which the employee was reimbursed by the company.

What benefits does the administrator account provide?

The administrator user can perform any configuration task on the computer….These new security enhancements include the following:

• File system and Registry virtualization.
• Over-the-shoulder (OTS) credentials.
• Admin Approval Mode.
• Elimination of the Power Users group.
• Application manifest.

What is my username and password on my Mac?

Find your Mac username.

1. Restart your Mac by pressing the Power button + Command + S at the same time.
2. When the command prompt appears, enter ls /Users (lower case “L”)
3. The computer will return a list of active users and usernames on the Mac.