You Can Approve App Authentication Requests with Your Apple Watch in Catalina

Tired of typing your admin account password whenever you try to install software or change security settings on your Mac? A new feature in macOS 10.15 Catalina removes that requirement for Apple Watch owners. In System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General, select the checkbox for “Use your Apple Watch to unlock apps and your Mac.” Then, whenever an app asks for your account credentials, you can instead just double-press the side button on your Apple Watch. Of course, if you forgot to wear it or its battery has died, you can always fall back on entering your password.

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We’ve got more links on Apple Watch

• New things coming in WatchOS 7
• Using your Apple Watch to unlock Apps.
• A quick way to check your Battery Levels on all your Apple Devices.

And more on Catalina

• Tips for upgrading to Catalina.
• Make a Backup BEFORE you upgrade to Catalina.
• Catalina’s new Battery Health Management.
• Using your Apple Watch to unlock Apps.