Unwanted "Shared" computer in my Finder?

Ok, I opened my Finder, and to my surprise I see this there.
I don't know what it is and it's scaring me.  I wouldn't say that I'm Mac stupid, since I've had 3 Macs, but I really don't mess with this kind of stuff on it, so I don't know what this is. 
Is it harmful? What does it mean?  How do I get rid of it?

Alright so I see other people asked the same thing.  I do have a wireless router, but it is password protected.  The only other device possibly using it right now is my iPod touch.  Is that what this is? If so, why is it this weird name?

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    polishedstaple wrote:
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