Remote access — the ability to control a computer from a different location over the network — might not be something you need to use every day. However, it does come in handy in certain situations.

Home computer is Windows 7, and work computer is also W7. I had remote desktop working a month ago, but ran in to problems. Thought I had been hacked, but it turned out to be router firmware issues ...

The mechanism for setting this up is identical to the remote desktop setup I outlined above, with the exception that the port numbers change:<BR><BR>$ ssh -L 5900:home_pc:5900 ...

To configure Chrome Remote Desktop, start at remotedesktop.google.com. How to connect remotely with Chrome Remote Desktop Your email has been sent Start at https://remotedesktop.google.com to ...

Have you ever been miles away from home, working remotely, and suddenly realized you desperately need a file from your home computer? It’s a common frustration for many, but what if I told you there’s ...

I recently heard from a reader who asked about the best software for remotely accessing and controlling another computer. I use the software to manage my Mac Mini’s Plex and Channels DVR servers when ...

Every operating system comes with its own set of quirks and Windows and Mac are no different. Choosing between Windows and the Mac is not an easy task and the choice between the two mostly depends on ...

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) allows you to access your computer over a network, but connecting from outside your local network (over the internet) introduces additional challenges. If you can connect ...

You point your browser at a local IP address or hostname and suddenly you have a full XFCE desktop running in your browser.