Hi all, Thanks for all the responses. So it's to be expected that I put a password in on startup and that's fine with me. It just seems a bit odd that VO doesn't focus on the password field or say anything about it until I swipe on the trackpad...
Catherine On 11/20/21, Les Kriegler <kriegle...@gmail.com> wrote: > Actually, I think what I said was that on a call start do you have to enter > your password. I actually wasn’t certain whether you needed it into a > password on a restart as I rarely restart my unit. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Nov 20, 2021, at 12:47 PM, Brad Snyder <wb...@swbell.net> wrote: >> >> I agree, and I always use a password on my Mac. >> However, you stated that entering a password after restarting a Mac is a >> requirement, and this is not true. >> >> - Brad - >> >> >> On Nov 20, 2021, at 11:43, Les Kriegler <kriegle...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Hi Brad, actually, I’m glad you brought this up. This subject has come up >> before. The issue with turning off the need for putting in a password is >> problematic in my view. What if somebody steals your machine. Then they >> have access to it. I think that’s a small price to pay to make certain >> that your unit and that is protected. Just my opinion. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>>> On Nov 20, 2021, at 12:29 PM, Jonathan Cohn <jon.c.c...@gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>> Hello, >>> I believe the next update of MacOS makes this login a bit easier. But >>> just like the iPhone requires a pass phrase after rebooting the Macintosh >>> requires a password. This helps keep your system secure as the finger >>> print is encrypted in a way that uses your password and specific computer >>> security chip. >>> Of course you can follow Brad's instructions and turn on automatic >>> logins, but if your computer is leaving the house regularly as mine does, >>> I don't recommend this. I believe that several conveniences might be >>> disabled when bargains are automatic too. >>> I find that happening the caps lock key will turn off the sticky mode. >>> Another option would be to not use the caps lock he has a voiceover key. >>> Let us know if you need additional instructions. >>> Best wishes, >>> >>> Jonathan Cohn >>> >>> >>> >>>> On Nov 20, 2021, at 10:23, 'Catherine Turner' via MacVisionaries >>>> <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi, >>>> >>>> I recently got a new Macbook and am a bit puzzled about what's meant >>>> to happen when logging in. On my nine years old Macbook, when VO >>>> starts at the log-on screen, it says I'm in a scroll area, and from >>>> there Ih select the user account and press it, then type in the >>>> password. >>>> >>>> On the new one, the first thing VO says is "sticky keys on" (I do use >>>> sticky keys and have them switched on). As I did set up Touch Id and >>>> ticked all the boxes for its use in System Preferences, I thought >>>> after VO said anything I must be at the log-on screen so put my >>>> finger on the touch id but nothing happened. A sighted person said >>>> there was a box for me to type a password but when I typed nothing >>>> happened. It seems the only thing that brings focus to the password >>>> field is me swiping on the trackpad. When I do that, VO says >>>> "Voiceover on" and announces the password field and I'm able to log >>>> in. >>>> >>>> So I'm wondering if I should be able to log in using my finger? >>>> Perhaps my finger's not consistent or the sensor needs wiping or >>>> whatever which I can try but I just wanted to make sure I'm >>>> understanding correctly when to place my finger. Since I've only set >>>> up one user account on this new macbook it's not surprising VO doesn't >>>> let me know about a scroll area with users to pick from, but it seems >>>> a bit odd to me that it doesn't say anything else other than "sticky >>>> keys on" until I swipe on the trackpad. Is this similar to other >>>> people's experiences? >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> Catherine >>>> >>>> -- >>>> The following information is important for all members of the Mac >>>> Visionaries list. >>>> >>>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or >>>> if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the >>>> owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >>>> >>>> Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. 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