Is there any way to disable the "Click the lock to make changes" needing a password, or is there a way to permanently unlock all settings in Mountain Lion?
More specifically I'm turning the Network Link Conditioner ( to simulate slow connections ) on and off frequently from its system preferences pane and it needs a password each time and it's getting annoying.
I'm comfortable with the security issues this presents if I could revert to the default behavior at some point.
Edit
I'd just like to point out that in the time it takes to think up a sarcastic reply to an answer ( but ultimately not send because you're too polite ), the lock locks itself automatically.
Best Answer
The settings stay unlocked, just do not click the "lock". This will keep the stuff unlocked until you want to lock it again.