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Sometimes, securing your Mac with a password is not enough to keep it from getting compromised. There are a multitude of things you can do to keeep your Mac safe from prying eyes. Read on and we’ll show you how to protect both your iOS devices and your Mac.
Secure Your Devices DigitallyTurning on Account Password Protection on your Mac
On the Mac, you can enable a password for your user account by opening Apple menu > System Preferences > Users & Groups, and selecting your name from the list of users.
Once there, click on the “Change Password” button beside your user picture. A dialog will pop up, allowing you to set (or change) your account password. If your password was blank before, then you’ll leave the “Old Password” field blank.
You can further secure your Mac by turning off Automatic Login, which bypasses the security and allows someone to boot up your Mac into your user account. You can avoid this by clicking Login Options in the Users & Groups System Preference pane, and selecting “Off” from the Automatic Login drop-down menu.
Turning on Account Password Protection on your iPhone
Securing your iOS devices with a password lock is just as easy. Navigate to Settings > General > Passcode Lock, and tap on the “Turn Passcode On” option. You will then be prompted to specify a password and repeat it.
Sliding the unlock switch on the lock screen will prompt you to enter the passcode that you just set. This security measure will keep a thief from using your device, or a nosy person from perusing your data.
Enabling Find My iPhone/Mac
If you end up losing your device, or having it stolen, then you had better hope you had Find My iPhone (or Find My Mac) enabled with iCloud. This feature has saved countless devices of our own, and it’s simple to enable. Follow our guide for enabling and tracking your devices using Find My iPhone/Mac in iCloud.
Secure Your Devices Physically
Kensington, and other case manufacturers offer different security options for both the Mac and iOS devices.
For a Mac with a security port, you’ll want to get a Kensington-compatible style lock that will lock into the port. A good lock can be had for as little as $20-30, or has high as $100, depending on the style and features.
There are many case manufacturers that offer security solutions for the iPad. Kensington offers a few different iPad cases that have a security lock port for a Kensington-compatible style lock.
Cory Bohon is a freelance technology writer, indie Mac and iOS developer, and amateur photographer. Follow this article’s author, Cory Bohon on Twitter.
