Use Touch ID on your MacBook Air M1

It's been nearly a year since Certified staff swapped their old MacBook Air laptops for the new MacBook Air M1. Many of the features of our new computers were a significant upgrade over the older models. From the faster processor and sharper screen, to the extended battery life, there is much to love. But one of the best features of the latest MacBook is Touch ID. Now, by simply placing your finger on the Touch ID button, you can unlock your Mac and do so much more.

The video below explains how to setup Touch ID, how to add additional fingers to Touch ID, how to use it make purchases, and autofill passwords in Safari.

Prior to Touch ID people may have been hesitant to lock their computers when putting them to sleep because they didn't want the inconvenience of having to put in their password to unlock it. Touch ID can eliminate that and help to ensure that your information is kept secure. Here's how you can require a password or Touch ID after waking your Mac.

On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Security & Privacy , then click General.

Select Require password… after sleep or screen saver begins.

Click the pop-up menu and choose the time that passes before a password is required.

Then, when you wake your computer you can either enter your password or use Touch ID to unlock it.