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macOS User Guide
- Welcome
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- Work across devices using Continuity
- Use iPhone as a webcam
- Use iPhone with Desk View
- Stream audio and video with AirPlay
- Use one keyboard and mouse to control Mac and iPad
- Hand off between devices
- Unlock your Mac with Apple Watch
- Make and receive phone calls on your Mac
- Sync music, books, and more between devices
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- What is Family Sharing?
- Set up Family Sharing
- Add a user or group
- Set up Screen Time for a child
- Share purchases with your family
- Watch and listen together with SharePlay
- Share a Photo Library
- Collaborate on projects
- Find content shared with you
- Find your family and friends
- Play games with your friends
- Resources for your Mac
- Resources for your Apple devices
- Copyright
Create a sharing-only user account on Mac
If you want to give someone limited access to your computer, you can create a Sharing-only user account to enable the person to access only the files and folders you specify.
On your Mac, choose Apple menu
in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)Click Add Account on the right.
Click the New Account pop-up menu, then choose Sharing Only.
Enter a name and password for the user.
Click Create User.
You can also create a sharing-only account for one of your contacts when you set up file sharing.
You can also specify which users can share your screen.
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