Don’t think I will have a problem using my Apple bluetooth keyboard. Max > On 19 Jan 2015, at 9:43 am, Cheryl Homiak <[email protected]> wrote: > > The last time I tried this, I discovered that some bluetooth keyboards > apparently are not compatible with file vault. You might wantt to try to > determine if you r keyboard works or have a usb one handy. > > -- > Cheryl > > I tried and tried to turn over a new leaf. > I got crumpled wads of tear-stained paper > thrown in the trash! > Then God gave me a new heart and life: > His joy for my despairing tears! > And now, every day: > "This I call to mind, > and therefore I have hope: > The steadfast love of the Lord > never ceases; > his mercies never come to an end; > they are new every morning; > great is your faithfulness." > (Lamentations 3:21-23 ESV) > > > > > On Jan 18, 2015, at 4:35 PM, Kawal Gucukoglu <[email protected]> wrote: > > Why would one want to lock the drive? I mean, why does one need to do that? > Is it so that if someone tries to take your Mac for instance they can't > access the information? > > Could I unlock it with a trusted key? I have one of those, as I recently did > this when I have verified my Apple ID. > >> On 18 Jan 2015, at 9:38 pm, Joseph <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Hello, >> FileVault locks your Hard Drive. When you set it up, you need to decide if >> you want to use your iCloud info to unlock it, or use the automatically >> generated recovery key. This key is necessary if you ever need to unlock >> your drive and you’ve forgotten your credentials for opening the drive. You >> can also choose to let your Apple ID provide you with the unlock code. If >> you do this, you need to answer several questions that are stored within >> Apple. >> Remember that if you do choose to use FileVault and you have misplaced or >> forgotten any info for unlocking the drive, if you didn’t use either your >> iCloud info or your apple id you will not be able to get back into the drive. >> I suppose that if you have any doubts, you probably shouldn’t use FileVault. >> JMO. >> >>> On Jan 18, 2015, at 1:18 PM, Kawal Gucukoglu <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> I was going to use FileVault, but I thought it was complicated to setup. I >>> didn't understand what it wanted. >>> >>> If anyone can explain what it needs, please let me know. >>> >>> >>> >>>> On 18 Jan 2015, at 8:30 pm, Joseph <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hello, >>>> Personally, I recommend using FileVault. I’m not aware of any reasons not >>>> to use file vault. >>>> >>>>> On Jan 18, 2015, at 12:26 PM, Agent086b <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hello all, >>>>> are there any disadvantages in using File Volt? After learning yesterday >>>>> that it is easy for anybody to re-set my Mac password I am now thinking I >>>>> should use File Volt. >>>>> Thanks as always for any great advice. >>>>> Max >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>>> email to [email protected]. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>> email to [email protected]. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to [email protected]. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
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