UsingMac.com

Mac Tricks and Tips, Wallpapers and Applications for Mac Users

Leopard - Fast User Switching

Advertisements

You will probably share your Mac with other people. Sometimes, it happens that the person with whom you share your Mac wants to use his/her account for a while. So, what should you do?

Stop All Your Activities and Log Off Your Account?

I thought we're talking about Leopard now. This old-fashioned, troublesome way to switch user is no longer of our interest, I believe.

Fast User Switching


Fast User Switching will be the right choice. Using this, whenever you want to switch to another user, you can just click on one of the accounts, enter the correct password and after a nice switching animation, your view have been changed to another account. Is it cool?

Activate Fast User Switching

It's really simple to activate fast user switching. You'll only need 3 steps :

  1. Accounts Preferences Pane
    The icon to take you into Accounts Preferences Pane can be easily spotted inside your System Preferences. It's right under the 4th section of the System Preferences, i.e. the System section.

  2. Click the Lock to Make Changes
    Usually, you won't be able to make changes if you're not registered as an admin here. If you're an admin, you should first unlock the protection before making changes. The lock can be found at the left-bottom corner of the Accounts Preferences Pane.

  3. Enable Fast User Switching
    The last step, go to Login Options and check the checkbox to enable fast user switching.

After finishing these steps, you will see a new items on the right corner of your menu bar.

Categories: Leopard, Popular
Tags: Login, login

Subscribe to RSS Leave a Comment (82)

Related Entries

Some articles taken from our resource base, tightly related to current article, to empower you with more knowledge on tweaking the most out of your Mac.

82 Comments

kuty 

Cool, but it's a (at least a) Tiger feature.
Nothing new in Leopard there.

M

gautama 

Does anyone know a shortcut for the "Login Window", which is also available from the Fast User Switching menu?

Frank 

I'd like this user-switching animation for my Spaces... Any hints?

Roy 

I thought there should be a way to do this, I was just looking for the hard way to do it.

jfMac 

"switching for spaces"

Me too. I've been looking/searching for weeks. There is a shareware program called "youcontroldesktops" or something like that, and it has the 3d cube effect for spaces. Very much like the Compiz open source program on Linux.  Unfortunately Compiz cannot be simply ported to OS X.  I just can't bring myself to pay $30.00 for the shareware. Been rooting around in development articles and fooling with Quartz composer, but there doesn't seem to be  an easy solution. So if you're up for learning Objective C and Quartz programing... go for it.

inmex 

I'm not sure if this already exists but I've been looking at this site for a while trying to find it but I cant find it. How bout a short cut key for switching users. instead of having to up to the icon and selecting it etc. Kind of like the four finger side swipe that lets you choose an open application, but with the accounts....

lace curtain 

I could really used that for my new international project. Great post Maestro

comptia network+ 

I found this is an informative and interesting post so i think so it is very useful and knowledgeable. I would like to thank you for the efforts you have made in writing this article. I am hoping the same best work from you in the future as well. In fact your creative writing ability has inspired me. Really the article is spreading its wings rapidly...

Casinon 

I do not use safari all that much, but I absolutely love anything with awesome plugins, and those definitely look like some good ones. Thank for the heads up.
Casino Online

The Blueprint Project Black Edition 

Nice post. Thanks for the info ..

vinacle 

Thanks for taking this opportunity to talk about this, I feel strongly about it and I benefit from learning about this subject. I have bookmarked your site. Thanks in advance - Casinos TrekCasinos Trek

alix123 

Having heard that the Microsoft 70-290 exam is really tough, I set my sight on winning this battle by passing this exam. I found learning the new technologies and concepts easy and valuable to both a beginner or expert.
testking PW0-204
testking E20-322
testking E20-611

tsl99 

Manny Pacquiao will fight Shane Mosley at Las Vegas Nevada Pacquiao Mosley Fight Video. Naruto's Rasengan will be a key to battle the ninjas in the manga Naruto Manga 528. Jones Bader Fight Video. POEA Jobs Abroad.

Want to watch fights videos? Montiel Donaire Fight Video. Forrest Griffin vs Rich Franklin Griffin Franklin Fight Video. BJ Penn vs Jon Fitch Penn Fitch Fight Video. POEA Jobs Abroad Guam | Griffin Franklin Fight Video

genius 

Great things you’ve always shared with us. Just keep writing this kind of posts.The time which was wasted in traveling for tuition now it can be used for studies.Thanks 
Best Real Estate Agent

roshanlal 

i understand their point of view, but you should be more careful with the language. on internet can enter anyone, even our children. i don't say to hide you feeling, but you should know how you put it. for instance, when i was in Rome,  
regards forex nitty gritty review

Remo 

i think so it is very useful and knowledgeable. I would like to thank you for the efforts you have made in writing this article. I am hoping the same best work from you in the future as well. In fact your creative writing ability has inspired me. Large Wall Clocks

Cosplay Costume 

i understand their point of view, but you should be more careful with the language. on internet can enter anyone, even our children. i don't say to hide you feeling, but you should know how you put it. for instance, when i was in Rome

Software Support 

Thanks for such a wonderful Blog. I really get useful information about software support and various related aspects. Keep posting such good writings.

All IT News 

User switch!!!.... ohhh common, why they wont to do smth useful?

Poko 

My eyes just about popped out of my head (which, by the way, hurts like hell), my jaw fell open! That's news! What would I do without the Internet? Denas

best bmw 

Very good post. I visit your site for the first date, and i like it.

digital hearing aids 

this sort of fast switching is clutch if you want to be very productive.  thanks

nothing14 

The trouble for the public is that it is easy to ignore even very clear warnings of danger. Journalists can't keep writing the same thing every week saying the world is going to end  GoSeeq

davif 

The trouble for the public is that it is easy to ignore even very clear warnings of danger. Journalists can't keep writing the same thing every week saying the world is going to end GoSeeq

Northface Coupons 

Just found this page and thought I would say hello. Is there an RSS feed? I checked but wasn't able to locate it..

Polk 

I am happy to find so many useful information here in the post, we need develop more strategies in this regard, thanks for sharing. Болезни печени Hi there. I loved the post about the lost art of the handwritten thank you note. Take a moment to visit my blog to see how I have successfully integrated thank you notes and personalized greeting cards into my real estate business to build relationships and a referral based business... Остео ДЭНС

bubbles 

thank you for nice information.. I am going to bookmark this page. we will meet soon.

halong bay cruises 

good and very appreciated work

Flats for rent in Dwarka 

appreciated work perhaps you did very hard work for this

gps vehicle tracking 

i must say that this blog contains all the relevant information i want

compost bins 

i have never found such kind of information before it is such amazing hats off for your work

website design firms 

hello your post such very important for readers nicely written also thank you for providing a good post thanks to all

Barcode Labels 

hello all i m writing this because i want to say  thank you for a very nice & impressive post  sharing with us . thank you & keep writing  :-)

cheap virtual office space 

You brought some nice points there. i did a search  and found that mostly people gave u compliments.

lakewood locksmiths 

Pretty good post.I found this site very informative.Ready to hear more in the future.thank you for share.

diablo 2 items 

A very attractive and eye catching post you are great dude keep up the good work

dinosaurs 

a very good post by a great author only some people have the ability to write like this way

yamaha in india 

your sense of humor is brilliant i think everyone must  check out this post

web designer 

Thank you! I tried all sorts of different places, and none of them explained it very well! Good job!

shopping cart 

The most preferential price: Our competitive price make our customers confident to develop their own business, at the same time, reaping big benefit from this transaction.

extended stay hotels 

Really appreciate this wonderful post that you have provided for us.Great site and a great topic as well i really get amazed to read this.

smile design dentist 

woo what a post i like everything on it but the most i like is your spirit of writing keep it up

makeityourring 

This specific site has Become a Timely issue is proud of a lot is packed with exciting features INVOLVING! My wife and I liked Distinctive STI offer present form contains this document, you take Advantage of easy to use recognize. When You Compare With Anyone. ;)

chemicals 

This seems a general problem in Leopard with the methods of entry and the authentication dialog, or perhaps any text input field for sure. Move the component into the top-level folder / Library / Components helps a little, but not always.

yasir 

Yes - "that's good because Mac users are going to spend much time in sight" - that's right. Our work will be done and we will hike out, etc, while fighting the droids Windoze a new attack by virus / malware. Enjoy. Do oyu want some vitamin C with the operating system? Minecraft for free

free forum 

this is really awesome buddy and hats off to you for such a valuable post

singing voice lessons 

nice post and very decent also thank you a lot for share

Prestashop Templates 

Interesting post and thanks for sharing. Some things in here I have not thought about before.Thanks for making.

buddies 

Having heard that the Microsoft 70-290 exam is really tough, I set my sight on winning this battle by passing this exam. I found learning the new technologies and concepts easy and valuable to both a beginner or expert. Cavity Wall Insulation

immy 

While the group markets itself as a gathering for fellowship, many attendants recognize the deeper problem which Night Vision aims to influenc Zakłady bukmacherskie

Prestashop Module 

Hello there, I found your blog by way of Google whilst searching for a similar subject, your web site came up, it appears great. Prestashop Module

mrrazu 

Great to see the blog.It contains a lot of information .Thanks for sharing.

Flags Banners 

Easily, the post is really the sweetest on this worthwhile topic. I fit in with your conclusions and will eagerly look forward to your approaching updates.
Flags Banners

sahira 

I found the perfect place for my needs. Contains wonderful and useful messages. I have read most of them and has a lot of them. To me, he's doing the great work. Plywood Sheets

bur dubai hotels 

Excellent posts to read keep it up and keep going on this way. And keep sharing these types of things Thanks

Watch Mayweather vs Ortiz Online 

you have done really great job hats off for your super work

Watch Mayweather vs Ortiz Online 

you have done really great job hats off for your super work

jhon mickle 

Try logging into account that freezes unhook keyboard and mouse and replug them in while in that account.
if you can get the keyboard to work after that click the windows logo on the keyboard + the R key at the same time , then type in msconfig , hit enter. go to the startup tab and uncheck all boxes ( use the tab & arrow keys on keyboard to move around, use the spacebar to uncheck boxes, use the enter key once you are on the okay key when finished), restart computer.
You can go back in to msconfig later and recheck the ones you need running all the time. the majority dont need to be on all the time, besides Antivirus.



Electronic Cigarette UK

Emily 

Nice post. I am glad to find out this amazing blog. I hope you will continue this type of hard work in the future. I have saved your url to my favorite. Many thanks.

jhon mickle 

Of course you can, just go to C:\Documents and Settings\
you will see all the user account there. since you have admin's account, you can go to each user's directory for no problem

san antonio dentist 

This is excellent. I was looking for this for months. I just can't say how rescued I am feeling right now. Thank you very much. 
san antonio dentist

betsson casino 

The "Windows 7 welcome" screen takes less than a second to appear, and loading a user's profile takes about 5 seconds max once you click. So yes, it desfinitely is faster. :)
betsson casino

louboutin 

New collections of Christian Louboutin from top designers

semi truck financing 

Freightliner is your best option. damiler Chrysler is easy to get financed with. My brother had crappy financing and got approved will very little down.
semi truck financing

Martan 

The problem for the public is that it is easy to ignore the warnings, even clear of danger. Journalists can not keep writing the same thing every week saying that the world will end  essays term papers

dentist in san antonio 

It's really cool! Can we find this option in OS 7? dentist in san antonio

hema 

The post is written in very a good manner and it contains much useful information for me. Youve got a design here thats not too flashy, but makes a statement as big as what youre saying.
Health Science

immigration attorney san diego 

I'm using a Mac Mini with the latest Leopard. I have 3 users setup on it. When one user is logged in it sleeps just fine. If there are multiple users logged in, the system won't go to sleep. It does this even when I don't run any apps in the user sessions.

essay term papers 

I think the blog commenter is only to see where they can get links to get credit from search engines.

Mercurial 

By reading all of this article is no doubt that you are truly a genius. therefore, let me wish that you had actually succeeded.

risfalseliomi 

l http://www.mct.rmutt.ac.th/tonkla/board/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1956 e http://rat1.mozilla.gr.jp/news/topics/viewonetopic.php?topic=bugs&num=4 h http://amlf-online.com/index.php?option=com_phocaguestbook&view=phocaguestbook&id=1&Itemid=13  i ugg outlet q cheap ugg boots on sale r ugg boots sale

cialis 

Taking joy in living is a woman's best cosmetic.

hema06 

This was a most useful post that I really enjoyed visiting at the same time. It helped me with ocean of knowledge so I really believe you will do much better in the future.free vectors.
Health Tips

oportunidades de empleo Colombia 

i saw your blog then i found here is useful information. thanks for your posting..

seo consultant in india 

it was realy useful post for me. i'll come back.

music production 

It's so tough to encounter right information on the blog. I really loved reading this post. It has strengthened my faith more. You all do such a great job at such concepts.

Digital Printing Company 

its is awesome post. i will come here again.. thanks for your posting...

jaffa 

However, the bills as drafted would expose law abiding U.S. Internet and technology companies to new uncertain liabilities, private rights of action and technology mandates that would require monitoring of web sites. Smith responded, saying, the article unfairly criticizes the stop online piracy act, and does not point to any language in the bill to back up the claims. Thanks.
Regards,
Desert Ridge Real Estate AZ

jaffa 

The world wide postal system comprising the individual national postal systems of the world's self governing states is co ordinated by the universal postal union, which among other things sets international postage rates, defines standards for postage stamps and operates the system of international reply coupons.  Thanks.
Regards,
cv help

Zarges 

Cheers for this guys.

hunny 

I am happy when reading your blog with updated information! thanks alot and hope that you will post more site that are related to this site.Dissertation writers

Ashley 

This has to be one of the most interesting articles i’ve ever read on a blog! (then again, this is one of the most interesting blogs i’ve ever come across)  Buy Azelex Online

Leave a Comment