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    What’s your wallpaper on login with M1 Max?

    I recently upgraded to the M1 Max. During the initial set-up, it asked me to update to the latest MacOS, which I did. I was then able to proceed with restoring from a Time Machine backup. Ever since, the wallpaper upon starting up is blue. Isn’t the wallpaper supposed to be the MacOS version and...
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    Logon Mac Os X Disk password or User?

    I've installed Mac OS X High Sierra 10.13.4 on my MacBook Pro from the USB flash. While I installed the OS I chose APFS Encrypted file system on my entire SSD. Now I have my disk Encrypted (1.png) and my FileVault was Enabled automatically after installation (2.png) Now when I reboot the...
  3. RumorzGuy

    Personalize Your Login Screen With a Message

    The following works in El Capitan, so I assume it will work in Sierra as well. To add a message to your logon screen, do the following: 1. Launch Terminal app from the /Applications/Utilities folder. 2. Type the following in the Terminal: sudo defaults write...
  4. RumorzGuy

    How to Add a Message to Your Login Screen

    Here is a neat little Terminal trick. To add a message to your logon screen, do the following: 1. Launch Terminal app from the /Applications/Utilities folder. 2. Type the following in the Terminal: sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.loginwindow LoginwindowText "Hey Bill . . ...