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Create a 'hidden at login' Admin account
Authored by: mustang_dvs on Jun 05, '07 07:57:29AM
While the simplicity of this hint is impressive, given that it obviates the need for command-line work, or editing the NetInfo files, the fact that the single option for a hidden name and that it's fairly easy to guess somewhat negates the advantage of a hidden account, if you're banking on it for security. (If you're relying on it to keep kids' curiosity at bay, it's probably very effective.)

If you're looking for something more secure, the previous hint that's listed in the comments above, as well as using NetInfo Utility to delete the user's "Full Name" and change the UID to a number less than 500 (make sure that the UID you're changing it to is not already in use by a background process).

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