The Mac|Life 101 series is where you can come to learn new and simple ways to do things with Apple’s desktop and mobile operating systems. Whether you’re new to the platform, or just want to learn a new technique, then Mac 101 is for you.
If you have a desktop Mac, then chances are you share that system with more than one user. With a multiple-user system, all users are not created equally, but OS X can oblige and help you create a user-centric account, whether you need a locked-down account for a child, or an account that has accessibility options. We’ll walk you through all of the options for creating a user account, and explain your choices.