Connecting to any device over the internet, as you would through remote PC software, has risks. Follow these practices to access remote PCs securely.

Secure remote access allows employees and IT personnel to safely connect to and manage another user's desktop from a ...

Have you ever been miles away from home, working remotely, and suddenly realized you desperately need a file from your home computer? It’s a common frustration for many, but what if I told you there’s ...

The ability to control my work or home PC remotely has saved my bacon more than once. From retrieving files to checking on information I leave there for security, it’s just plain handy. Parallels ...

Many enterprises have moved to a hybrid or remote work model, signaling a need for IT teams to use remote desktop software to access workforce devices at any time. Getty Images/iStockphoto With the ...

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 ...

Compatible with multiple operating systems, DeskIn is multifunctional, user-friendly remote desktop software free for all kinds of users, from remote workers, professionals, gamers, and even students ...

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.

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