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.

We can control TV, AC, and various gadgets using a Remote Control device. But, do you know that it is possible to control a Windows computer using your smartphone? The Unified Remote app can help you ...

We’re not yet living in a Star Trek universe with teleporters to beam us from place to place instantly, but virtual network computing (VNC) and remote access might be the next best thing. Want to ...

Remote-desktop software may still seem like science fiction to the family member or customer trying to overcome a computer issue, but real heads know it’s been a useful reality for a while now. Using ...

It's cheap. It's easy to use. And it streams both audio and video. For simple remote access using an iPad, there might not be a better app. Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on ...

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...