Bonjour

Bonjour is an official software developed by the famous American company Apple. The program is designed for large corporations and the creation of unified local networks between users.

Usage

The main task of Bonjour is automatic configuration and search for local devices, their maintenance and provisioning. Among the local equipment is usually distinguished - network printers. With Bonjour, the user can set certain search parameters and find specific websites. The program finds all devices connected via local network to the laptop. Thanks to close integration with the AirPort utility, the software can find mobile and desktop devices to which the application is ported. In addition, the program actively interacts with Apple TV video device and can detect IT asset management services.

Virus or trusted software

The program runs in the background and does not bother the user with annoying notifications. Therefore, most software owners may not suspect the presence of this utility on their PC. Also, the utility periodically spikes the system due to its constant operation, and some antiviruses may identify Bonjour as a malware or virus. This may seem suspicious. However, if the utility came with the official application package or was installed separately but from a trusted source, then you don't have to worry. The software is completely harmless. Nevertheless, if there is a need to find the program on the PC, then you need to activate the list of running processes, where among the active tasks it is easy to identify the Bonjour process.

Distribution and installation

The application can be downloaded as a separate installer or in a package with other software. As a rule, the second method is the most common among users and many do not even suspect that they have accidentally installed Bonjour. The program can be distributed together with the Internet browsers Safari and Internet Explorer or with applications from Adobe (Adobe Acrobat Reader and Photoshop).

Features

• Detects and automatically searches for connected equipment on the local network;
• support of current versions of Windows OS;
• the software works in the background;
• the application is available in free and open source form;
• fully translated into Russian interface.