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  1. mac_in_tosh

    Frustration Switching Users on MacBook Pro

    Ever since Apple went to the new, animated lock screen I have had trouble switching users on my MacBookPro (13", 2019, Sonoma 14.6.1). Besides the admin account there are two other accounts that I use for different purposes. If I'm in, say, the admin account, click on the name at the top right...
  2. A

    Fix "The maximum number of logged in user accounts has been reached"

    Hello, I am trying to run a mac that will be used by multiple users. macOS allows up to 5 users to be logged in simultaneously. If a 6th user try to login, an error message appear with the following message: "The maximum number of logged in users has been reached". Hence, one of the 5 users...
  3. J

    Cant login after screen-saver, have to switch user

    When screen is locked with the screensaver I cant login to my account. If I switch user and select that same account, I can login. I can login just fine after sleep or restart but not screensaver. Sierra 10.12.6 (16G1212) MacBook Air 13-inch 2017