what is fast user switching, and how do I use it?
In Mac OS X, a feature called fast user switching allows you to simultaneously log into two or more OS X accounts on one computer, and switch quickly between them. To enable and use fast user switching: • From the Apple menu, select System Preferences… . • In System Preferences, from the View menu, select Accounts. • If the padlock in the bottom left-hand corner of the window is closed, click it and authenticate with an administrator account. • On the bottom left side of the window, click Login Options. • On the right side of the window, check Show fast user switching menu as: (Mac OS X 10.6) or Enable fast user switching (Mac OS X 10.5 and earlier). If a sheet then drops down, click OK. Choose Name, Short name, or Icon to determine how the user switching icon appears in the menu bar. • To log into a different account, click the fast user switching icon in the menu bar, and from the pull-down menu that appears, select the account you wish to log into. • When prompted, provide the pas
