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Borrowed laptop privacy

Prepare your MacBook before lending it to someone.

The best privacy boundary is a separate macOS user account. But in real life, people often lend a MacBook for a quick task and want fast casual cleanup first.

For: MacBook owners who occasionally lend their laptop to family, friends, or coworkers

01

Separate accounts are best for strong boundaries

If someone will use your Mac for a long time, create a separate user account. PrivyDock is for lighter moments when you want selected personal apps out of everyday view quickly.

02

Hide what people casually notice

Before lending a MacBook, people are most likely to notice app names in the Dock, Launchpad, Spotlight, desktop, downloads, browser, or recent items.

03

Restore your normal setup later

PrivyDock keeps the workflow reversible. When the borrowed-laptop moment is over, bring your hidden apps back instead of rebuilding your setup manually.

Checklist

A practical workflow before your Mac becomes visible.

01Use a guest or separate user account for longer borrowing.
02Hide selected personal apps with PrivyDock for quick casual use.
03Close private browser sessions.
04Remove personal files from the desktop.
05Turn on Focus to avoid notification previews.

FAQ

Short answers for this use case.

Should I use a separate Mac account instead?
For strong boundaries, yes. PrivyDock is for casual visibility control when you want less friction.
Can PrivyDock help before lending a MacBook?
Yes. PrivyDock helps selected personal apps stay out of everyday view before someone else uses your Mac briefly.

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