Q: I have texting on my iPhone that I use all the time. To my dismay, my private conversations are displayed on my Mac at home under ... I have texting on my iPhone that I use all the time. To my dismay, my private conversations are displayed on my Mac at home under “Messages.” How do I turn it off my Mac, keeping my privacy, and not mess up the iPhone texting capabilities? more
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Feb 29, 2016 10:48 AM in response to Sue6000by Meg St._Clair,The first thing you want to do, if you share a computer is set up separate accounts for each person. Preferences>Users & Groups. Then enable fast user switching. As long as there is a password on your account. That way, all of your data is private and protected. And people don't mess up your desktop.
If you're loathe to do that, sign out of iMessage on your computer.
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Feb 29, 2016 10:50 AM in response to Sue6000by ChitlinsCC,work the SMS/MMS section in reverse (UNchecking rather than checking) > Use Continuity to connect your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac - Apple Support