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> but I don't think it's even possible to merge your iCloud account (Apple ID) with your Mac user account. Aren't these always separate identities

And enforced as such - just like you cannot have your macOS password be the same as your Apple ID password.




> just like you cannot have your macOS password be the same as your Apple ID password.

Huh, yes you can? http://osxdaily.com/2015/03/24/use-icloud-password-as-mac-lo...


That's not exactly discoverable. Try a clean install of a Mac without having previously enabled this feature. You are prompted for your Apple ID and password, then to make a Mac account. If you use the same password for both, the OS won't let you.

I didn't know you could later enable it.


> That's not exactly discoverable

Sure it's not. But that doesn't mean it doesn't exist/is not possible :)




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