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How do you hide a computer name on a network? (OS X 10.6)
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I regularly plug my Macbook Pro into a network at work, but because of the way Mac networking works, my computer's name instantly becomes available to any other Mac on the network. Is there a way to hide my computer's name so that I do not appear on the network list of other people's computers? Als…
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The easiest method is to make sure your computer is not broadcasting any Bonjour messages about what services are available on your computer by turning off the services. In terms of the Finder, make sure File Sharing, Remote Management and Screen Sh…
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