"Shared" In Finder Question

Hello All-
I used to show "shared" in my Finder window until recently. How do I get that back? I do have other computers on my network that I used to see, now I don't. What happened? Any idea how I can get this up and showing again? TIA!!

Hi
I am having the same problem of not seeing shared at all in the Finder - even though I have ticked all the correct boxes in preferences. I too have tried everything suggested here and it still does not work. I cannot find anything using Browse - in fact nothing shows under the network. I have tried via computer name and using the vnc number - no use!
It worked until a few days ago - then I changed my ISP and thought it could be that!
However, it seems a more general - and recent problem.
Any more suggestions would be REALLY welcome!

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