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under network I found what appears to be someone else MacBook icon, how do i delete

how do I delete what appears to be someone else MacBook icon in my network icon


iMac 21.5″ 4K, macOS 11.2

Posted on Feb 2, 2021 6:11 AM

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Posted on Feb 2, 2021 6:16 AM

If they have file or screen sharing enabled, they will appear under your network devices. This is especially prevalent in public Wi-Fi locations where others are not security conscious. You cannot remove these entities from your Network devices.

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under network I found what appears to be someone else MacBook icon, how do i delete

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