Questions tagged [remote-desktop]
Use this tag when asking a question related to remote desktop software and remote desktop sharing.
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Looking for a Remote Desktop Android Application with Left-Click and Right-Click Buttons on Android App
I've tried using programs like TeamViewer, but touch-based mouse clicks didn't work well within some windows programs. While free would be great, I'm also open to inexpensive paid options as long as ...
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any rustdesk alternative can p2p focused where can we remote over internet when the other pc is in the ready to pair mode and we know its public ip
would like to have some control on my home pc when I am traveling. So we can set up the home pc in in ready to pair mode after reboot. Any tool that opensource/selfhostable like what rustdesk ...
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Opensource alternative to Anydesk
I'm looking for an opensource remote desktop software like AnyDesk. Here the most relevant features I need:
local and remote machines run Ubuntu
built-in way to create a VPN tunnel
reliable handling ...
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Desktop Sharing to work from another computer
Context: I have my personal laptop and my work laptop (both Linux) but I'm tired of the hassle of plugging cables whenever I'm going to use one or the other. So, I want LAN access to my work laptop i....
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Alternatives to two RDP sessions to the same box by different users or RDP + 3rd party remote support software at the same time?
Both Windows Server Essential and Standard allows / allowed to have 2 simultaneous sessions. Now that Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials EOL is this October, and Windows Server 2019 Essentials EOL is ...
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VDI setup from any OS (e.g. Windows) to Linux machines
The goal is to setup a set of remote VMs on a hypervisor to act as developer machines which can be accessed from any client (windows/linux). A similar setup can be seen via citrix
The ideal scenario ...
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Which Windows remote desktop software can mount remote drive as local drive?
Almost every remote desktop software has a file transfer mode where one can send/receive files between local and remote machine in their GUI, but I wonder which software can simply mount a remote ...
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What software can I use to control / remote desktop a raspberry pi from windows
It is getting tiresome to switch HDMI connectors on one of my monitors between my windows desktop and raspberry pi. It also confuses Windows.
I am looking for something like TeamViewer, so that I can ...
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Cloud-based remote desktop application with command prompt / SSH
I'm looking for a Cloud-based remote desktop software that allows to make a "command prompt" connection or, even better, via SSH.
Zoho Assist does this but it is full of bugs.
Basically, the ...
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Is there a free remote desktop program with serial port forwarding for Windows?
I'm looking for a free alternative to Windows built-in remote desktop client mstsc.exe that supports serial port forwarding.
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Employee monitoring: periodic screenshots and/or idle time measurement
I have an employee to whom we have lended a company laptop so he can work from home.
His productivity has dropped recently. I want to get an understanding of how often he's actually at the computer. ...
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Software to extend your monitor on another Windows PC
I have two Windows PCs (one laptop and one desktop) and I would like to use the laptop screen as an extension.
Open source is a big plus, but not a must.
This software Synergy does not put the display/...
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is there a remote software with one time link for my clients?
I am looking for a type of software for a specfiic use case. Is there a software that can email my clients a link or a one time code to remote in to my setup workstation/computer? The simpler this ...
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Bringing RDP based connection to an Angular Component with full support on intractability on WebApp side
I have been continuously looking out for a solution or similar-way approached problem but in vain.
SO also had similar questions but even they are yet not answered correctly (please bear with me as ...
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Which iOS remote connection apps permit persistent connections that do not drop in the background?
Some well known remote connection apps for iOS include RealVNC, TeamViewer, AnyDesk, Duet Display Air, Microsoft RD, and Chrome Remote Desktop.
Of the above, the only one that I know keeps the remote ...
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Remote desktop software that allows connection of multiple users concurrently
My team's remote device is a Linux machine running Ubuntu 20.04. We are looking for a remote desktop software with the following qualities:
multiple separate users concurrently can connect and use ...
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Software for remote access with on-screen auto-translation
I often have to connect remotely to foreign clients and sometimes language problems arise. Yes, you can use Google Translator, but it takes time to copy the text and translate it, and there isn't much ...
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clean standalone, popup launcher for linux desktop
I have begun to work heavily by remote connection to Linux servers using Xpra, frequently opening a variety of windowed applications.
When connected to a remote host, the Xpra client posts a tray ...
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Which remote control software has a multi-desktop feature (I am not sure whether it is the correct name)?
Which remote control software has a multi-desktop feature (I am not sure whether it is the correct name)? When I remote control my office PC from my home PC, no other person can work in my office PC ...
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Cross-platform remote desktop with video streaming
I'm looking for a remote desktop software with the following features:
client cross-platform (Windows 10 and Ubuntu 20.04 at least), the "server" (my side) should support at least Ubuntu 20....
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Free remote control software for Windows support
I am looking for a solution to allow me to remotely solve issues or offer help on my parents' computers overseas.
Requirements:
Controlling the remote computer without logging out the local user.
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Web-based open source screen sharing (voice, chat, control, file transfer)?
I'm looking for an open source screen sharing that is web-based, are there any good options that I can look into?
Thank you!
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What RDP program would you recommend as a KVM replacement (with drive sharing) but separate screens?
I am looking for a Windows 10 compatible RDP program (i.e. not X11/VNC based) to allow one laptop to act as a KVM for another. (I looked at the list of RDP software on Wikipedia, but most seemed to ...
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Looking for an app to control a tablet or smart device from a PC
Everything I find when I search for this topic is how to control a PC from a tablet/smart device, but I'm looking to control my tablet/phone from a PC.
I've used TeamViewer in the past, but it is ...
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Software to enable right-click copy and paste files from a Windows local machine to a GCP linux instance
I have users who connect via RDP into a GCP Linux VM (GUI enabled) from their Windows local computers.
They require to be able to right-click copy files from Windows and then right click and paste ...
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I need to accesss my Desktop computer over local LAN via tablet or laptop, what software can do this effeciently?
I need to access my desktop via local LAN using a windows tablet or laptop, what software do you recommend?
Desktop has Windows Home.
Main usage is: accessing large PDFs / possible gaming.
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Remote Desktop software that works with audio (Windows)
I've tried:
Windows 7's built-in RDP / "Remote Desktop Connection" tool => works with audio, but there are crackles/pops, even with this trick and this one.
UltraVNC => no audio ...
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Software for home network streaming a desktop PC to a laptop
I'm looking to create a remote desktop setup in my home where I can grab a cheap, low-end laptop, plug an ethernet cable connected to my home network, and stream Monitor 1 (with the option to switch ...
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need W10 install-free screen sharing
I want to share my desktop and collaborate with someone outside my org. Normally I would install teamviewer or anydesk, but that won't work. My W10 computer is locked down by the infrastructure ...
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What VNC client for Mac and/or Windows can I use to connect to “Screen Sharing” on Fedora and Ubuntu (desktop OSes)?
The only app I've found that works is Remmina, but of course that only runs on Linux. Apparently the issue is with encryption, which I don't even need because all traffic is staying on my LAN (behind ...
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Free alternative to Teamviewer with commercial use allowed
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, I'm looking for a desktop solution so that employees can access their work PC from home via a laptop.
Team-viewer is the obvious choice for most people, but I don't want ...
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Software for switching between Mac laptop and Windows workstation using multi-monitor setup
(x-post from stackexchange/superuser)
Here is my current setup at home:
For now, I am able to connect remotely to my work computer at the office, both via my Mac work laptop and my Windows desktop. ...
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Remote Desktop Software with USB passthrough
I want to set up a virtual Windows 10 with steam and all of my games and to be able to remote desktop in over the internet and use my usb game controllers.
Is there some remote desktop software with ...
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Library options for screen monitoring in C++
What options are there for embedding (non-interactive) RDP sessions inside of an application? Are there any good libraries already made for this task?
I've looked into Live-streaming to the ...
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Remote desktop aternative to Teamviewer that can block inputs on remote PC+turn remote screen black
Teamviewer recently decided to cut off the Block Remote User Input and Show Black Screen from Free users, and limit it to Business+ plans (starts at $50/month...yikes!).
So was looking to an ...
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Sending signal from android phone to receive on windows PC
I'm trying to get started on a simple project where I execute some script or some cmd command via a "button" on my phone. For starters I just need to figure out how I set up the interface from phone ...
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What software can I use to automatically click the OK button in a 'Remote Desktop Session Time Limit' pop-up?
We have an application installed in a Remote Desktop Service(RDS). But due to Session Time Limit enforced, we are being prompted with the Idle timer expired pop-up whenever there is inactivity.
In ...
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Looking for software to remote manage family computers
I help a couple of family members out with computer issues when they have them. This happens a few times a year, but not frequently. I was using Team Viewer, but that software has gotten stupid, and ...
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Remote Desktop Software Recommendations
we need remote desktop software for our company. We already search in the internet but we cant find it. Software should contain them:
easy to use(setup and other stuff)
should not request permission ...
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Remote desktop protocole with Angular application
I need to display an external machine's desktop inside my angular 6 application, so I should have a connection to that machine via rdp protocole(I guess) , any ideas on how to achieve that ? I tried ...
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Which Database can be use on android, web and as well as windows smoothly?
I am looking for a database which can be use smoothly on android apps, web applications and windows as well. I am working on C# winForms projects and i want to run my desktop application and android ...
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Remotely access Linux desktop from the Android tablet with minimal lag
I have an Android tablet with a keyboard and a mouse attached to it, and I want to use the tablet as a thin client for my Linux workstation. Previously, I've used a netbook with X2Go for this purpose ...
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Which software supports multiple users logging in remotely, simultaneously and independently into a Mac?
I would like to know if it is possible for multiple users to log-in remotely into a Mac system and doing their work independently at the same time?
Each user has his own desktop (window machine). Is ...
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Looking for a great Remote Desktop recommendation
I'm looking for a reliable alternative to TeamViewer. I don't need it to be open-source or free, I just need the following features:
(This is a long extensive list that I have in mind, please feel ...
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Remote Desktop Software [Windows<->Linux]
I'm looking for remote desktop to be able to connect (primarily) from Linux PC (Debian, regular X and no display manager such as gnome/xfce etc) to Windows 7.
I can't use Teamviewer (version 13/14 - ...
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Organize and Manage Remote Desktop Sessions
In our company we have a list of Windows PCs that are available via Remote Desktop to a lot of users. As we haven't got enough remote machines for everyone, and not everybody needs one all the time, ...
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SSH and remote desktop solution for iOS
My brother is looking into upgrading his MacBook Pro and is worried about carrying a €4k hardware around. Sometimes he works from home and sometimes at his office.
Since he has an older iMac (not ...
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Privacy-focused remote desktop tool/service
Could somebody advise any safe remote desktop service?
By privacy-oriented, I mean:
Open source
Encrypted
Sends to third-party servers only the minimum amount of information required to establish a ...
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Remote desktop application that runs on Wayland (alternative to Teamviewer)
Teamviewer runs on Linux but not on wayland, I'm looking for a team viewer alternative that:
Is free
Runs on Linux wayland, primarily ubuntu 18.04
Not Anydesk, because it causes too many issues with ...
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Remote control Windows 10 Pro laptop in backpack from Android phone without internet, but Bluetooth or WiFi
I travel a lot in my town on foot and via bus/train/tram and it's winter. Therefore, I have no time or space or way to take out my laptop until I'm sitting somewhere. I was thinking if I could access ...
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