To bypass the login screen on a MacBook Air, you can follow these steps:
1. Start by clicking on the Apple menu in the top-left corner of the screen. This will open a dropdown menu with various options.
2. From the dropdown menu, select “System Preferences.” This will open a new window with different settings for your Mac.
3. In the System Preferences window, click on the “Users & Groups” icon. It is represented by a blue silhouette of a person.
4. Once you are in the Users & Groups settings, you may need to unlock it to make changes. To do this, click on the padlock icon in the bottom-left corner of the window and enter your admin password when prompted.
5. In the left sidebar of the Users & Groups settings, you will see a list of user accounts on your Mac. Click on the account you want to disable the automatic login for.
6. On the right side of the Users & Groups settings, you will see various options for the selected user account. Look for the option that says “Automatic login” and click on the lock icon next to it to make changes.
7. After unlocking the Automatic login option, a dropdown menu will appear. By default, it is set to “Off,” which means you need to enter your password to log in. If it is already set to “Off,” you don’t need to make any changes. However, if it is set to a specific user account, select “Off” from the dropdown menu.
8. close the Users & Groups settings by clicking the red “x” button in the top-left corner of the window.
By following these steps, you have successfully bypassed the login screen on your MacBook Air. From now on, when you start your Mac, it will not automatically log in to any user account, and you will need to enter your password to access your account.
It’s worth mentioning that bypassing the login screen may reduce the security of your Mac, as anyone who has physical access to your device can now potentially access your files and data. Therefore, it is recommended to use this feature with caution and only in situations where you trust the environment and people around your Mac.
I hope this explanation helps you bypass the login screen on your MacBook Air. If you have any further questions or need assistance with any other Mac-related topics, feel free to ask.