Q: How does one use Bonjour, or get it to work?

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Isabel1953

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Q: How does one use Bonjour, or get it to work?

Can anyone help me to use Bonjour? It is a complete mystery to me.

iMac, OS X Mavericks (10.9.1)

Posted on Feb 27, 2014 3:43 AM

I have this question too

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BobRz

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It's part of the operating system, used to communicate with external devices. There's really nothing you need to do. What makes you think you need to do something?

Posted on Feb 27, 2014 4:34 AM

Q: How does one use Bonjour, or get it to work?

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by Mike Sombrio,Helpful

Mike Sombrio Feb 27, 2014 4:44 AM in response to Isabel1953
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Apple Watch

Feb 27, 2014 4:44 AM in response to Isabel1953

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2250
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Isabel1953 Feb 27, 2014 6:28 AM in response to Isabel1953
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Feb 27, 2014 6:28 AM in response to Isabel1953

...thank you for putting me onto the right lines. I thought it was a way of sending messages.
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BobRz Feb 27, 2014 6:32 AM in response to Isabel1953
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Feb 27, 2014 6:32 AM in response to Isabel1953

It's used in Messages, but it's transparent to you. Glad that answered your question.
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Isabel1953 Feb 27, 2014 6:33 AM in response to Mike Sombrio
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Feb 27, 2014 6:33 AM in response to Mike Sombrio

Thank you very much. That paper really said it all.
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jasmemphis Nov 13, 2014 10:45 AM in response to Isabel1953
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Nov 13, 2014 10:45 AM in response to Isabel1953

Learning the Mac is a challenge of a lifetime after 20+ years on Windows. Thankfully I can get help from the Apple community.
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Accepted Answer · Feb 27, 2014 4:34 AM

BobRz

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Feb 27, 2014 4:34 AM in response to Isabel1953

It's part of the operating system, used to communicate with external devices. There's really nothing you need to do. What makes you think you need to do something?

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