1:05 It turns out you don't need a password to log in to a locked Apple device using - just the username 'root.' By heading to your device's System Preferences, under Users & Groups, you can click on the lock and get hit with a prompt asking for a username and password to change settings. Then, instead of entering a password, you can type in 'root' for the username and leave the password field empty.
MacOS High Sierra is coming to the Mac this fall. Here's The Mac Observer's list of the models that can make the upgrade. MacOS High Sierra will be available this fall. Apple didn’t drop any Macs from its compatibility list this time around, which is good news for users hoping to get another year out of yours.
After clicking unlock several times, it should eventually open up, no passwords necessary. Lemi Orhan Ergin, the founder of Software Craftsmanship Turkey, discovered the security flaw and tweeted it out to Apple Support on Tuesday. CNET independently confirmed this security flaw exists.
'We are working on a software update to address this issue,' an Apple spokesperson said. 'In the meantime, setting a root password prevents unauthorized access to your Mac. To enable the Root User and set a password, please.
If a Root User is already enabled, to ensure a blank password is not set, please follow the instructions from the 'Change the root password' section.' The simple exploit means anybody with physical access to your MacOS High Sierra device can log in on your computer, no matter how secure your passwords are.
Amit Serper, a security researcher from Cybereason, demonstrated that the bug works even on the login screen after restarting the computer. A demonstration of the security flaw. CNET MacOS High Sierra was also plagued with a password issue when it launched, after a former NSA hacker showed that he could. There's a workaround for the 'root' flaw until Apple fixes it.
You can turn guest users off, or change the root password from your directory utility, as. Kurt Opsahl, the, recommended creating a username 'root' and setting a password to solve the blatant issue.
First published Nov. 28, 12:44 p.m PT. Update, 1:15 p.m. PT: Adds details about how to fix the issue as well as what other things the 'root' bug can access. Update, 3:25 p.m. PT: Adds a statement from Apple.
Editor's Note (9/20/2016): MacOS Sierra was released to the public today. Users can install the update by downloading it directly from the Mac App Store, or wait for it to be installed via the standard Mac Software Update utility shortly. MacOS Sierra, the latest version of Apple's desktop operating system, packs new features to help you get things done. The updated platform includes new security features, better file management and the introduction of — Apple's virtual assistant app, previously available only on iPhones and iPads — to the desktop.
Here's a rundown of the features that will benefit business users. Siri on the desktop Siri has been a boon to mobile workers for years on the and, but it's only with the release of MacOS Sierra that the virtual assistant app is coming to the desktop. Siri can be launched manually by clicking an icon located on the top-right corner of the screen, or summoned with a voice command. From there, the app can streamline all sorts of tasks, from scheduling meetings to setting reminders.
It can even sift through your documents and email to find exactly what you need at any given time. Better Continuity features Last year, Apple introduced a slew of features to help iPhones and iPads work seamlessly with Macs. This year, the company is adding to its so-called features.
First up is the ability to view and access all of your desktop files and folders on your iPhone. The files are automatically synced across your devices with the help of iCloud. Then, there's Universal Clipboard, a new tool that will let you easily copy text, photos and more from an iPhone or iPad to your Mac. That will help workers seamlessly transition between their desktop and mobile devices without missing a beat.
Auto Unlock Apple says the new Auto Unlock feature will make Macs more secure for iPhone or Apple Watch owners. Auto Unlock allows you to pair your Mac desktop or laptop with your mobile device via Bluetooth. After that, your computer will unlock itself whenever it detects the phone or watch is nearby. Workers tired of fussing with passwords will be pleased.
Optimized storage Using your MacBook for work can fill up your hard drive quickly. A new feature, dubbed optimized storage, will automatically free up space on your computer by transferring files to the cloud when they haven't been used in a while. It will also automatically clear out junk files, like web caches and inactive downloads.