What is a .VNCLOC file?
The .VNCLOC file extension is used for a type of file called a Screen Sharing VNC Internet Location. This kind of file is specifically created by a program called Screen Sharing, which is part of the Mac OS X operating system. The purpose of this program is to let you control another computer remotely, as if you were sitting right in front of it.
The .VNCLOC file itself is actually a small text file that is formatted in XML, which is a way of structuring data. Inside this file, there's a URL or web address that points to the computer you want to connect to remotely. Think of it as a shortcut or bookmark that helps you quickly reconnect to the other computer without having to enter all the details again.
You create a .VNCLOC file by first starting a screen sharing session with another computer using the Screen Sharing program. Once you're connected, you go to the program's menu and select Connection → Save As... This action saves the details of your current connection into a new .VNCLOC file.
To open a .VNCLOC file, you need to use the Apple Screen Sharing program. This is the only program that understands how to use the information in the .VNCLOC file to start a remote desktop session. So, when you double-click on a .VNCLOC file, it will automatically launch the Screen Sharing program and connect you to the remote computer using the details stored in the file.
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