Both administrators and power users who are used to configuring unix-based systems via the terminal will be right at home when using OS X, especially with OS X’s support for remote login that allows you to access your Mac using the Secure Shell (SSH) service that is common on many unix-based systems. However, while common, there are ways to connect with SSH that you might not know about.
Setting up access with SSH on your Mac is easy, and simply requires you check the Remote Login service in the Continue reading
When you enable file sharing in OS X by checking the File Sharing service in the Sharing system preferences, your system’s various shared folders will be available to those with access. These file sharing routines are fairly secured; however, the sharing services are broadcast so your system will end up in the Finder sidebar of all Macs on your local network. 
