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.

RustDesk offers the best of both worlds. This open-source, self-hostable remote access tool is similar to TeamViewer, but ...

Remote Desktop Connection is a built-in feature of the Windows operating system that allows a user to connect to a computer remotely. Some users complain that Remote ...

Windows Remote Desktop is a service that allows users to access a remote location computer, and if someone needs to work on that computer, this feature is very useful. However, the problem occurs when ...

Microsoft released two emergency Windows 11 updates over the weekend to address remote connection and shutdown issues in the ...

Built into Windows, Microsoft’s Remote Desktop and Remote Desktop Connection apps make it easy to connect to and control a remote PC — when they’re working properly. Here are some common problems you ...

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 ...

Zach was an Author at Android Police from January 2022 to June 2025. He specialized in Chromebooks, Android smartphones, Android apps, smart home devices, and Android services. Zach loves unique and ...

I currently use logmein.com to remotely access my Windows desktop from my Mac laptop. However, I'm going to be doing a lot more of that in the near future, due to some software that only runs on ...

1. You will need to be connected to UAB's Campus VPN or Hospital VPN, before you may proceed with the following steps. 2. Go to the Start Menu and search for, and open, Remote Desktop Connection. 3.

An article I wrote almost four years ago is still generating a lot of discussion (see the comments beneath the article). The topic was about how to remotely enable Remote Desktop on a Windows Server ...