Remote desktop and VPN are different - RDP controls computers remotely, VPN connects to a home network. Choose a remote desktop app like TeamViewer, RustDesk, or Chrome Remote Desktop for easy access.

Below we'll walk through how to turn your home computer into a remote-access media server on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Both Windows and macOS come with their own native remote access tools: Windows Remote Desktop Connection For Windows Pro or Enterprise users, Remote Desktop Connection is the go-to built-in solution.

Remote Desktop Connection allows you to fully control another PC. First, enable the feature on the remote computer by navigating to Settings. Then click System. Next tap Remote Desktop.

Once you’ve set this up, you can access your original Mac from any other macOS machine that’s signed into the same iCloud account. Just open Finder and go to the Shared section of the sidebar.

Microsoft recently launched the Remote Desktop app for Windows Phone 8.1. It's free and allows you to connect your phone to a remote PC over a local network or from the internet. Here's a look at ...

CNET editor Dong Ngo points you in the general direction of how to access your home network remotely using a Dynamic DNS service.

Setting up Splashtop is a breeze. After installing the Splashtop Remote Desktop app on your iPad, you will need to install a small application on the PCs and Macs you'd like to remotely access.

These three Windows 10 remote access options don’t cost a dime—making it that much easier to provide tech support or access your computer’s files from afar.

This post will show you how to find out if someone has Remote Access to your Windows 11/10 PC. Check if someone is remotely accessing your PC!