I think it was last year when Google first mentioned that they would add remote desktop capabilities to Chrome OS and the Chrome web browser. Yesterday Google released a first beta version of Chrome Remote Desktop, an extension for the Chrome browser on the official Chrome Web Store. Google points out that the goal of [...]
- Author: Melanie Gross
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Improve PC Security by Changing the RDP Port
PC security is comprised of effective firewalls, efficient anti-malware software, WPA and WEP codes as well as several other software-related tweaks and applications. When Remote Desktop is enabled, additional precautions must be taken to minimize the possibility of malware infection and hacking. If the tech at a software company can remotely operate your computer, then [...]
- Author: Jack Wallen
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Vinagre remote desktop connection for Linux
Do you administer Linux machines? Or do you just need the ability to remotely connect to your Linux machines from other Linux machines? If so, are you looking for an easy solution for this task? There is one, if you are a fan of the GNOME desktop. Vinagre is a remote desktop tool with plenty [...]
- Author: Jack Wallen
- Comments: 5
Connect to a remote Linux desktop with x11vnc and Gtk VNC
Being able to do remote administration is crucial to many system administrators. And there are plenty of tools available for this job. You can use command line tools and full-blown GUI tools. Of course many users prefer to do things as simply as possible. Fortunately Linux has the right tools to make such a task [...]
- Author: Martin Brinkmann
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Manage Servers For Putty WinSCP VNC And Microsoft Terminal Server
Webmasters and system administrators who manage multiple web servers and web hosting accounts with programs like Putty, WinSCP, VNC or Microsoft Terminal Server might have noticed that not all of the programs provide the means to manage servers effectively. Some, like Putty, allow to store sessions, while others, like WinSCP, offer to store the login [...]
- Author: Martin Brinkmann
- Comments: 2
VNC Remote Desktop Software Monitor
If you are working in a network environment where it is essential to monitor selected computer systems you might want to give VNC Thumbnail Viewer a try. It is a great remote desktop software for teaching environments where it is essential to know what the students – or other users – are doing on their [...]
Remote SSH: Run processes anywhere on different platforms
SSH is a way to remotely and securely access command prompt/terminal on another computer, giving you access to that computer’s files, services, network connections and programs. Some services offer free SSH accounts, to edit and access files anywhere, host websites, use them as proxies (or IPv6 gateways) and some even let you run processes like [...]
- Author: Martin Brinkmann
- Comments: 6
Run SSH Server For Remote Desktop Connections
Moba SSH is a SSH server for Windows that makes it possible to run commands and transfer files on a remote Windows PC running the server software. The SSH server is compatible with Linux, Unix and Windows SSH clients. Windows users can for instance use Putty or WinSCP to connect to the SSH server remotely. [...]
- Author: Martin Brinkmann
- Comments: 7
Teamviewer Portable
The remote desktop access software Teamviewer has already been covered multiple times at Ghacks. It is an efficient software that requires barely any configuration to function properly which makes it excellent for technical support. It can also be used for presentations, file transfers and virtual private networks. One interesting feature of Teamviewer is Teamviewer portable [...]