Unwanted link between desktops

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Unwanted link between desktops

We bought a new desktop. We are using the existing iMac as well as the new one. When either of us opens/closes an app it shows/disappears from the Doc of the other computer. So there must be some link between the two computers that we don't want to have... but don't want to loose any files either of us have created in the fix either. One thing I know is they both have the same Apple ID. Is this the problem? How do we fix this unwanted connection? Thank you for your reply.

iMac 27″

Posted on Oct 20, 2024 1:27 PM

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D.I. Johnson

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Oct 21, 2024 9:53 AM in response to sisters 4

@kiltedTim is right about sharing an Apple ID with others, but I understand you may have reasons you would like to share one. Their suggestion to create a separate Apple ID for one of you is one way to get past your problem.

Another way, as alluded to by @verjak paw, is to turn off the handoff feature on one of the machines.

Learn how to turn off Handoff with guidance found here:

Hand off tasks between Apple devices - Apple Support

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sisters 4 Author

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Oct 21, 2024 10:34 AM in response to D.I. Johnson

Thank you very much for your help. We decided to change the Apple ID (which I understand is now called Apple Account) on one of the computers. It looks like that has taken care of the issue. Again thank you for your reply

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varjak paw

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Oct 20, 2024 2:06 PM in response to sisters 4

Perhaps Handoff?

Use Handoff to continue tasks on your other devices - Apple Support

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KiltedTim

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Oct 20, 2024 2:34 PM in response to sisters 4

Stop sharing an Apple ID. Each of you should have your own user account on the Macs and you should each be using your own Apple Account.

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sisters 4 Author

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Oct 21, 2024 10:36 AM in response to varjak paw

Thank you for replying. We've changed the ID/Account on one of the computers and that's taken care of the issue.

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sisters 4 Author

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Oct 21, 2024 10:39 AM in response to KiltedTim

Thank you for your help. That is what we have done and has taken care of the issue. Again thank you

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sisters 4 Author

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Oct 22, 2024 11:45 AM in response to D.I. Johnson

An Update. Thank you for this solution. I thought I was good to go before by changing the Apple ID. Not so. Turning off the handoff is what worked! Thank you.

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sisters 4 Author

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Oct 21, 2024 9:05 AM in response to KiltedTim

Thank you for your reply. So if I change the Apple ID on one of the computers we will then be totally disconnected from the other one. Is that correct?

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