How to quickly set / change your Mac's root password [9to5Mac]

In light of the recent security concerns with macOS that allows anyone to easily gain root access (https://9to5mac.com/2017/11/28/how-to-set-root-password/), secure your Mac by locking down root. In this brief video walkthrough we show you how to change your Mac's root password using Directory Utility and Terminal.

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