Is logging out and back in again a good way to deal with problems? Although it can be, it might not do what you think it does any more.
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Signposts from Sierra 10.12.6 recording key steps when logging in, out, and fast user switching. And a fascinating process which serialises its log entries.
You suddenly can’t remember your password, or your Mac won’t accept what you think is your password. What do you do next?
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