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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
- Resources for your Mac
- Resources for your Apple devices
- Copyright
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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
> System Settings, then click Users & Groupsin the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
Click Add User on the right.
Click the New User 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 or printer sharing.
You can also specify which users can share your screen.
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