You don’t have to use either one. They are just options. FileVault encrypts the disk for security and the option for iCloud enables iCloud users to be able to use their Apple ID passwords to log into their Mac if they forget their account passwords. However, both features are optional.
Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email, [email protected] Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL and Trainer AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE MAC and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT > On Aug 16, 2015, at 7:26 PM, Eileen Scrivani <[email protected]> wrote: > > In the set-up process of os on my Mac Book Pro, i am being asked if I want to > allow File Vault to encrypt my disk, and second if I want to allow ICloud to > Unlock my disk and reset my password. The default is that they are both > checked. I am not an ICloud user at this point and don’t have confidence in > using the cloud for my personal/private information. > > Question -- how safe & accessible are both of these options if I set both of > them in motion? > > Thanks. > > Eileen > > > -- > 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. > <Eileen scrivani.vcf> -- 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.
