Sometimes, getting your remote access setup to behave can feel like a bit of a puzzle, especially when you are trying to connect a VNC-enabled device, perhaps something for your smart home or business operations, and it just will not appear on your Mac computer. It's a common situation, so it is almost like a rite of passage for anyone working with connected gadgets and security measures. This can be rather frustrating when you have a specific task in mind, like checking on a remote sensor or a small computer, and the connection simply refuses to go through. You might be wondering, what on earth is stopping this connection from happening?
Often, the problem crops up because there is something blocking the path between your Mac and the device you want to control. This usually means a firewall, which is like a security guard for your network, is doing its job a little too well. It could be on your Mac, inside your router, or even on the tiny device


