Did you know that the on/off button on your new MacBook Pro is also a fingerprint reader? It is called Touch ID and can be used instead of typing in your password. It is my favorite new feature on this computer and if you haven't set it up yet, I recommend that you do.
Here's how:
1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Touch ID.
2. Click “Add Fingerprint,” enter your password, then follow the onscreen instructions.
You can add up to three fingerprints to your user account (your Mac can store up to five fingerprints total).
3. Click the checkboxes to select how you want to use Touch ID:
Explanations:
Unlocking your Mac: Use Touch ID to unlock this Mac when you wake it from sleep.
Apple Pay: Use Touch ID to complete purchases you make on this Mac using Apple Pay.
iTunes Store, App Store & Apple Books: Use Touch ID to complete purchases you make on this Mac from the Apple online stores.
Password AutoFill: Use Touch ID to automatically fill in user names and passwords and to automatically fill in credit card information when requested while using Safari and other apps.
Use Touch ID sensor for fast user switching: Use Touch ID to switch Mac user accounts.