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woyagaretsu One of the more convenient new features of macOS is that you can use your Apple Watch to unlock a MacBook. It doesn't just instantly work, though -- you have to dig through your settings to set it up. Before you even start to use your Apple Watch to unlock your Mac, there are a few preliminary steps you need to take: Ensure your Watch has a passcode. Make sure 2-step verification is off at Turn on 2-Step Authentication on your Mac. Go to System Preferences > iCloud > Account Details, and then click Security and "Turn on 2-Step Authentication. " Also, note that unlocking a Mac with an Apple Watch requires a computer from 2013 or later. If you already have that set up, it's time to turn on the feature to pair your Apple Watch with your Mac. 1. Go to Settings > Security and Privacy 2. Uncheck "Disable automatic login" and check "Allow your Apple Watch to unlock your Mac. " 3. Enter your password and click OK. 4. When your Mac is asleep, simply lift the Apple Watch as if you were checking the time. Both the watch and the display will confirm that the computer is unlocking. Apple Laptop Guide Previous Tip Next Tip Essential Apps for Your New MacBook Which MacBook Should You Buy? Best MacBook Decals and Skins The Best Apple Laptops See How Apple Compares to Other Laptop Brands Apple Tech Support Rating and Report Card What's in Apple's Warranty.
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woyagaretsu Recently while I was using my 2018 MacBook Pro with Touch Bar I placed my MacBook in Sleep and went outside for a few minutes. When I came back I noticed that upon pressing keys the screen won’t turn on, while the Touch Bar would only show the button for the escape key. I could press the caps lock button and its light would turn on and off, but I was unable to do anything else. I was getting MacBook Pro black screen at startup without any explanation.
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woyagaretsu I tried force rebooting my MacBook by long pressing the power button (it’s the Touch Bar button for those who don’t know) but the problem persisted. Rebooting didn’t help and the MacBook will start with a black screen with only esc key showing on the Touch Bar.
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woyagaretsu After a few minutes of trying different solutions and fruitlessly looking online my MacBook Pro still wouldn’t turn on, however I was finally able to solve the issue by resetting my MacBook Pro’s NVRAM. While resetting NVRAM is a common solution to many Mac problems, it is not something many people know about. So if you are not having this issue right now, it is still worth learning how to do it in case you ever need it.
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woyagaretsu This guide is for all MacBook Pro Touch Bar models including those with T2 Security chip and those without it. By following these steps you can reset MacBook Pro’s NVRAM and fix the issue where MacBook Pro only shows esc key on Touch Bar.
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woyagaretsu Here’s how you can reset NVRAM of your MacBook Pro with Touch Bar and solve the black screen issue.