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  1. DominikHoffmann

    Network-level, GUI-based parental controls integrated with router

    I have a client who wants to apply parental controls to his kids’ use of the internet. Rather than advising him on filtering software to be installed on individual devices, I am wondering, what solutions might exist that provide access control on the network level. Ideally, it would be easily...
  2. S

    Can I stop using 'broadcast SSID' and MAC addresses? Really?

    Looking at a doc on the Apple site it seems that I don't need to hide my SSID or use MAC addressing anymore. Is that correct/advisable? I'm about to set up a new router, but will need to use WPA2 security due to the age of my attached kit. Does Apple's advice still apply, or are they really...
  3. M

    HomePod Homepod Mini Host Name change

    Greetings - When I was looking over my routers Wireless Clients list I noted two MAC address which just showed the Host Name as ‘unknown’. I knew every other thing, homepod, computer, ipad, phones, etc. So I found a stackexchange article on looking up the first three pairs of the mac address...
  4. wai.eddygoh

    Seeking help w MacOS System Font Issue

    Is anyone experiencing a similar problem? After a recent OS update, my system font changed to this unknown font (which I did not install), and this resulted in some unreadable characters on the system displays(such as the pop-up notifications and iCal icon display). Actions attempted: - I...
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    Cannot delete files off of my external hard drive?

    Computer Information: MacBook Pro/ macOS Sierra Version 10.12 I have a Seagate Backup Plus Drive and it would not let me delete any files off of it. I get the following error, "The operation can’t be completed because backup items can’t be modified." I check on the "Get info" for this hard...
  6. jglove42

    ATV4 Mac Address HELP

    How can I figure out the MAC address on my new ATV4 withiut going through the setup process? I have to find it before the setup because my university, along with hundreds of universities, require you to register a device's MAC address before you can access their network. There has to be a way?!
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