Apple 145 manual Open the owner icon the one with the bold outline

3.Open the owner icon (the one with the bold outline).

4.Click the boxes labeled “Allow user to connect” and “Allow user to see entire disk” to place an X in them.

When these boxes are checked, you can see and use everything on your disks while you’re using another computer.

To restrict your access, click a checkbox to remove the X.

5.Close the window and the Users & Groups control panel.

6.Leave your computer turned on.

To gain access to your computer, connect to it as a registered user. Type your owner name and password as they appear in the Sharing Setup control panel of your computer. Then connect as you normally would.

vIf you are unable to connect to your computer: Make sure that your computer is turned on, that your computer has file sharing turned on, and that you have the correct access privileges. Make sure that you type your password exactly as it is entered in the Sharing Setup control panel, including capitalization. v

Changing your password

You can change the password you use to gain access to your own computer from another computer.

1.Choose Control Panels from the Apple (K) menu and open the Sharing Setup icon.

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