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	Lifehacker - Hide your Windows share from casual network browsers

beatmenace

2-6-2007 8:09 AM

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beatmenace says:

Good little networking tip that I was unaware of.

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<P>Like the original post says, this isn't security, it's just a bit of obscurity.  So when you want to share the MP3 folder on your office computer for the one co-worker you pal around with but don't want just anyone to stumble upon it, don't forget that dollar sign.   <SPAN class="byline">— Gina Trapani</SPAN></p> <DIV class="related"><A href="http://www.dailycupoftech.com/2007/02/04/howto-create-hidden-windows-shares/" target="_blank">HowTo Create Hidden Windows Shares</A> [Daily Cup of Tech]
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