Query about sharing/privacy

zalex · zalex #1 (**permalink**)

08-21-2011, 08:06 PM

Hi guys, I just noticed someone's computer name (I think it's my neighbors) under the "Shared" section in Finder. Is this person using my wifi? Should I be concerned? Can I block them?
Thanks in advance.

Dysfunction · Dysfunction #2 (**permalink**)

08-21-2011, 08:33 PM

Erm, I miss read that..

They're on the same network as yours. Use WPA, use a hard password. Do so now.

zalex · zalex #3 (**permalink**)

08-22-2011, 08:56 AM

I will do that. Thanks for your help!

Dysfunction #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 17, 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 6,529 Mac Specs: 2008 and 2011 15" mbps, late 11 iMac, iPhone 4s, and too many ipods and other stuff	08-21-2011, 08:33 PM Erm, I miss read that.. They're on the same network as yours. Use WPA, use a hard password. Do so now. mike This machine kills fascists Got # ? phear the command line!
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zalex #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 21, 2011 Location: Ireland Posts: 7 Mac Specs: 17" MacBook Pro (2011)	08-21-2011, 08:06 PM Hi guys, I just noticed someone's computer name (I think it's my neighbors) under the "Shared" section in Finder. Is this person using my wifi? Should I be concerned? Can I block them? Thanks in advance.
	QUOTE Thanks

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