A code, key, or string of text required to gain access.
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How do I unlock my iTunes account when my old e-mail is unavailable?
When I originally set up my iTunes account, I used an email address from my prior employer. I later moved my account to a personal rather than corporate email address and I have since changed jobs. ...
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votes
5answers
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I forgot my local backup password to unlock the iPhone backup file
I just received my new iPhone from Apple after I had my old one changed due to it being a rather bad specimen. Now I'm occurring a rather irritating problem, as I connected my iPhone with my iTunes to ...
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votes
2answers
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I forgot my Encrypt Local Backup password. How can I start over?
In iTunes (Windows 7) Encrypt local backup is checked, and I can't remember the password. I don't need to restore my iPad; I just want to be able to back it up. If I attempt to uncheck this, iTunes ...
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3answers
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Keychain says “Access to this item is restricted” after upgrading to Lion
I recently upgraded to Lion and since then I haven't been able to use Keychain to look at my stored passwords. When I click on the checkbox to show them it prompts me for my master password, then ...
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8answers
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Password dialog appears when SSH private key permissions are set to 0600
I installed my SSH private key in ~/.ssh/id_rsa and set its permissions to 0600. When I connect to an SSH server which uses my private key in Terminal.app via ssh, a dialog pops up and asks me to ...
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2answers
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Download free app updates without prompting to enter Apple ID password on iOS 6
I read somewhere in iOS 6 you don't need to enter your Apple ID password for downloading free apps and updates to already installed apps. However I see that I am still being prompted for my Apple ID ...
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1answer
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Will iCloud backups of iOS devices restore the iOS Keychain?
Prior to iCloud, it was necessary to explicitly encrypt iOS device backups in order to include passwords stored in the iOS Keychain. Indeed, this was an important and recommended use of encryption, ...
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2answers
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How do Apple engineers reset EFI password on new MacBooks?
Apple state:
Only Apple retail stores or Apple Authorized Service Providers can unlock these computers protected by a firmware password.
If you cannot remember the firmware password for your ...
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3answers
2k views
How can I unlock my screen when my input is in a different language?
I have 3 languages installed and everytime my MacBook goes to sleep - the screen is being locked. After entering a password, system says that it's incorrect. It appears, that I'm entering password not ...
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3answers
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What to Remove before selling Macbook?
My macbook (feb 2008 white) sold on ebay, but I haven't shipped it yet. I'm concerned about my privacy. I can't wipe the hd clean because I sold the computer with valuable software on it. What ...
3
votes
1answer
162 views
How to prevent password reset using OS X installation disc?
I want to set a master password for the whole machine, but it appears this can be easily bypassed.
It is possible to reset the Mac OS X Password using the OS X installation disk and Password Reset ...
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1answer
1k views
Disable Display of Letters on Password (iOS)
When typing a password in any password field on my ipad, it displays each letter I type for a short time. I'm on the train every day, and I always have people looking over my shoulder.. just can't ...
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vote
2answers
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Is there any way to access some apps before I put in my password?
I have a 4 digit passcode for my iphone, but there are some apps that I might use frequently that don't really need to be protected. Is there a way to access those apps without entering my passcode ...
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votes
1answer
104 views
Script to unmount mounted image automatically after some time
I have a sparse image that can be mounted as an encrypted volume.
I want to make sure it doesn't stay mounted once I am done using it.
To get help doing that, I had earlier asked this question, but ...
0
votes
1answer
129 views
How to unmask the SIP credentials in the Zoiper VoIP application?
Is it possible to unmask the SIP credentials stored in the Preferences of the Zoiper VoIP application ? I couldn't find any password unmask application for that and I can't find the password in my ...
