Admin account

[MacAttak39]

From the few posts that I have read, it looks like Mac also utilizes an admin account for installations, etc. and a standard account for the rest of the time. True? I was hoping that it is not true as it can be a pain, albeit a necessary pain. Thanks in advance.

 

[product26]

You need admin privileges to run installations and make changes. Your regular user account can have administrative privileges, no need for multiple accounts on a single user machine. However, you can create an admin account, and a 'regular' user if you are a security nut or have other users that you don't want to make changes to the software.

From the few posts that I have read, it looks like Mac also utilizes an admin account for installations, etc. and a standard account for the rest of the time. True? I was hoping that it is not true as it can be a pain, albeit a necessary pain. Thanks in advance.

 

[Consultant]

Apple's version of admin account is secure. You need to type in an admin password to do certain things. Thus, you only need an admin account on a Mac.

That's way better than the insecure way Microsoft Windows admin account is implemented.

 

[MacAttak39]

Both of your posts look like good news!! One account is all that's needed for me. Thanks --