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Remote desktop access on a Mac makes it possible to work from home on a different computer.
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  • You can enable remote desktop access on a Mac to allow yourself and others to access your computer from a different location.
  • You can choose which users can access your computer remotely by accessing System Preferences and selecting "Sharing."
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Remote desktop access can allow you or others in your local network to control your Mac from another computer. If you work from home, there might be situations when you would want to enable remote desktop access on your Mac – whether it's sharing work between a home and work computer, or allowing an IT specialist to fix a problem on your computer without being in the same room.

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