On Sunday, January 12, 2003, at 04:45 AM, Amber wrote: > Just wondering if there is any software (or possibly some option in > Jaguar) that allows you to completely secure the documents on your > computer. > > Sure you can log out but all somebody has to do to gain access is > restart the computer to get past that. I would like to set it up so > that a password has to be entered just to boot the computer or get to > the main desktop and that no other option is available to get into the > system. > > I have confidential work files on my iMac at home and would really like > to know that they are protected should the computer be stolen or > accessed otherwise without my knowledge etc.
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