Richie, The answer to all of your brilliantly reasonable questions is "Apple."
Though it seems that too many systems make it impossible to see the password, even as you type it, when it's likely to be used in a private situation, such as this one.
A good answer is easier with a clear question giving the make and model of everything. "The biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." -- G. “Bernie” Shaw
