How To Setup, Connect, and Accept Remote Desktop Connections In Windows 7

win7-remote-desktop-logoMicrosoft Remote Desktop Manager for Windows 7 allows you to connect to any computers in your network. This allows access to files, documents and Network resources on each PC as though you were sitting directly in front of it, regardless of the location.

Begin by allowing access to the workstation. If your OS doesn’t have it already installed, the Standard Edition is free and can be downloaded quickly. It has all the main features most people would need to connect to a remote computer. If you need something more heavy-duty, there is a paid Enterprise version for connection needs such as VPN. Here is a walk through of how to setup the free Standard Edition of Remote Desktop.
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How to Remote Control Ubuntu From An Android Tablet

android-vnc-logoFew days ago, Laura discussed how you can use the Splashtop app to access your Windows/Mac remotely from an iOS device. The bad thing is, it only works on Windows and Mac (though the app is available for Android too). If you are using Linux, or more specifically, Ubuntu, the remote desktop client is already installed by default and you can easily turn it on to allow remote access from another device. Here’s how it works.
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Work Remotely On Windows/Mac From Your iOS Devices

Splashtop-LogoThis is something I’ve been thinking about for awhile. If we can use our iOS devices as remotes for desktop computers, and if we can run desktop computer screens remotely from another computer, why not run  desktop computer screens remotely with an iOS device? Researching it, I found there are many apps claiming to do this, both free, paid, and with a subscription.
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How to Use the Built-in Windows Remote Assistance to Provide Virtual Support to Your Friends

remote-supportToday, we are going to take a closer look at the inbuilt remote assistance offering that Windows has had since XP. This can be an invaluable tool if you want to be able to provide help to your friends or family over your home network, or over the Internet.

One thing to bear in mind is that you might have trouble with connections if your router is blocking port 3389. So keep in mind that you might need to forward that port to resolve connection difficulties. Other remote support software tends to be very clever in getting around firewall restrictions, so there’s always Teamviewer if you get stuck!
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Provide Remote Desktop Support With GoToAssist

gotoassist-logoEveryone knows about Teamviewer – it’s one of the most popular remote support applications out there. However, it also has a rather high startup cost if you want to use it for professional purposes. With licensing prices ranging from $749 to around $3,000, this can be prohibitive if you’re just starting out. Thankfully, there is a rather great piece of software which is almost as good. GoToAssist by Citrix is a full-featured professional remote desktop support platform with far more flexible pricing: $9.95 for a 24-hour use pass, $69 per month, or $660 per year. This gives you the flexibility to potentially move over to Teamviewer when you have enough customers to justify it.
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Remote Web Desktop Lets You Control Your Android Phone From Desktop

rwd-mainThere are no shortage of remote control apps in the Android market. These remote control apps allow you to send/receive SMS in your browser, receive Android notification on your desktop, control Windows 7, or even stream media to/from your devices. With Remote Web Desktop, you can now control your Android phone from your desktop browser.
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How to Setup Remote Access For Computer With Dynamic IP Address

noipPreviously when we covered the method to install VLC-shares and stream video from your computer, some of you are having issue with a remote connection (connection from outside your home network) because your computer is using a dynamic IP. For those who are not aware, dynamic IP means that your IP address is constantly changing and is not fixed. This is often the case for broadband connection. To be able to stream video, or gain remote access to your computer, you’ll need to point your devices to a static IP address, which is missing in this case.

So how do we gain remote access to a computer with dynamic IP address? Read on for the full guide.
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Join.Me: Start A Remote Desktop Sharing Session With Anyone

joinme-logoA remote desktop sharing session allows users to share their computer screen with any other user, both having an active internet connection. The general way to start a remote session is to install a remote desktop software at both host and client end. Next, the host sends his identity to the client (in most cases it’s a unique ID, password or a URL).

When the client enters the same username, password or URL in his browser, the remote connection is established. Now the host and the client are connected via the remote desktop connecting software and both users can share their computer screen with each other. Not only screen sharing, but they can exchange instant messages, send files, share control and do a lot of other tasks.

There are lots of remote desktop sharing applications available for Windows, Linux or MAC. Some of the very popular programs are Teamviewer, Logmein, Yuugu and so on.

But one of the very simplest and easy to use web based remote sharing applications is Join.me
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Remote Desktop Sharing with KRDC

Krdc iconIf you happen to be the resident “geek” in your house, workplace, or school, you have probably used VNC. It allows you to remotely connect to another computer and even control it. When used for legitimate technical support, it is a useful tool for helping users who are not present in the same room, building, or even the same side of the world. There are also other uses to it outside of technical support. If a user disables the “control” feature, it can be used for instructional purposes.

KDE, being the complete desktop that it is, includes a desktop sharing application that allows both VNC and RDP connections to and from the user’s desktop. Setup is easy and painless. Just follow these steps:
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