How can I have program running while screen is off with password protected? If I'm working on a project and downloading/converting something then use fast switch account to go to the log in window for a couple hours. Are my programs still running? Are my files still downloading/converting or it only restart after I log back on?
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How to keep program running while screen off?
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Your applications are still running, when you haven't logged off the account.
You can also use Macintosh HD / Applications / Utilities / Keychain Access > Preferences > General > Show Status in Menu Bar to lock the screen.
You can also use Macintosh HD / Applications / Utilities / Keychain Access > Preferences > General > Show Status in Menu Bar to lock the screen.
They should still be running when you use fast switching to go to a login screen.
Or here's an amazing idea: Why don't you just try it?
PS: Control + Shift + Eject button to turn the screen off while your computer still runs.
Or here's an amazing idea: Why don't you just try it?
PS: Control + Shift + Eject button to turn the screen off while your computer still runs.
Use expose. I set the bottom right corner to turn the screen off. Whenever I have to get up I just move the mouse over there and there you have it.
Password is required after 5 min for me but you can change it.
Password is required after 5 min for me but you can change it.