User permissions on the Mac OS X operating system determine whether a user can perform certain operations, like changing sensitive settings or installing new programs. Setting a user as an ...

OS X is a multiuser and privilege-based computing environment that sequesters functionality based on various account types, such as administrator and standard accounts. This allows some users to have ...

Admin rights missing after update, fix Some users have reported an issue after updating to Mac OS X 10.5.1 that should have only been occurring after the initial upgrade to Leopard (Mac OS X 10.5) ...

Open Directory, Mac OS X’s native directory service, allows users to both manage local accounts and to create shared directory domains hosted by Mac OS X Server. With shared directory domains, ...

I've an old Mac Mini – just for local content caching and serving stuff – running Sonoma, via OCLP. One botched OCLP update borked it, so after I checked the SSD for errors in target mode I ...

In 2022, security is a top priority for every organization, including businesses and schools using Macs. While very secure, Macs are still vulnerable to threats, including phishing attacks and malware ...

Don't be locked out because you forgot your Mac administrator username This article discusses how to reset the password of an administrator account on a Mac. Resetting an administrator account isn't ...

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Apple updated its Server Admin Tools, bringing the current version to 10.5.5. The collection of tools help you to administer a server from a remote computer. Server Admin Tools include Server ...