Can I check if my macbook has been turned on by someone else when i was away?

[decranjohn]

do macbooks keep track of their usage history? like if i can check when was it last turned on? many thanks

 

[gr8tfly]

Not specifically "usage", but you can tell when it's booted or woken up by looking at the system.log (Console app).

 

[Tallest Skil]

Set a password for your account if you don't think it will be safe.

 

[Jisuo]

Tie a piece of hair between the lid and the body.

 

[macaroon]

How does one go about setting it up so a password is required.

Assume I know nothing.

Thanks in advance!

 

[celticpride678]

How does one go about setting it up so a password is required.

Assume I know nothing.

Thanks in advance!

System Preferences>Accounts>Select your account>Change Password/ Add Password>Type it in
Then in Accounts>Unlock the lock at the bottom>Disable Automatic Login

 

[AppleNewton]

System Preferences>Accounts>Select your account>Change Password/ Add Password>Type it in
Then in Accounts>Unlock the lock at the bottom>Disable Automatic Login

Yep that is usually the best way to go.

I tend to have it so my username does not show up in the list so I have to type it out each time I want to log in.