User accounts

User accounts

Each person that uses the computer should have a different user account. This allows them to keep their files separate from yours and to choose their own settings. It's also more secure. You can only access a different user account if you know the password.

Manage user accounts

Add a new user account - Add new users so that other people can log in to the computer.

Add a guest user account - Allow guests to use your computer temporarily, without having to give them a password.

Change your login screen photo - Add your photo to the login and user screens.

Delete a user account - Remove users that no longer use your computer.

Log in automatically - Set up automatic login for when you switch on your computer.

Passwords

Change your password -Keep your account secure by changing your password often in your account settings.

Choose a secure password -Use longer, more complicated passwords.

User privileges

Change who has administrative privileges -You can change which users are allowed to make changes to the system by giving them administrative privileges.

How do administrative privileges work? -You need admin privileges to change important parts of your system.

Problems caused by administrative restrictions -You can only do some things, like installing applications, if you have admin privileges.