My company's LAN is fast and reliable, except for the connection to one building. Inside that building is an unattended WinXP-Pro system running basically one program 24/7, that we need to be able to monitor. Typically, we only need to interact with the computer >1% of the time, but we need to be able to make sure the software up and running, without problems, all the time.
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posted by GuppieXX
on Apr 29, 2013 -
23 answers
I have a home imac and a work mac mini. I would like to drive the mini via the imac, while the mini is connected to a VPN.
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posted by H. Roark
on Aug 29, 2012 -
5 answers
I have two monitors, two computers, and one wireless keyboard & mouse. How do I get the computers to share both monitors and the keyboard & mouse?
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posted by negative1
on Feb 4, 2012 -
7 answers
Please help me configure and secure my Ubuntu-based combined home file server/public web server/VNC server! I am building a low-ish power home file server, which will likely run Ubuntu 11.04 or 11.10 (possibly server edition), and I should be able to set up a basic samba share easily enough. But I would also like to use the same computer to serve a few basic webpages, and I would like to provide ssh and ideally VNC or RDP-like access from outside the LAN. I can probably get the basic software set up, but I'm a n00b when it comes to NAT stuff, firewalls, and security issues generally. I would also appreciate help with setting up dynamic DNS.
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posted by dilettanti
on Oct 7, 2011 -
6 answers
Use case scenarios: now that iPhones, iPads and Android devices can do a lot of what desktops can do, either natively or through web apps, what are some of the biggest uses/implementations of those devices to access remote computers? In other words, what do YOU use mobile remote desktop services for?
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posted by malaprohibita
on Oct 7, 2011 -
12 answers
What's the best way to edit a spreadsheet on my PC from across the room, using a Droid over Bluetooth (not WiFi)?
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posted by Alabaster
on Jan 13, 2011 -
3 answers
What are the pros and cons of various remote desktop apps for the iPad and iPhone?
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posted by TedW
on Dec 12, 2010 -
16 answers
Vnc Mac PC Question. I'm trying to setup a VNC connection that allows a windows box to screenshare a mac desktop, but I'm having issues and all the how-tos online assume you're behind a router. Any help would be appreciated.
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posted by edbles
on Dec 5, 2010 -
14 answers
osx -> osx screen sharing works fine until I connect to work VPN at which point the screen sharing session dies and the machine is unpingable etc. Workaround?
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posted by H. Roark
on Aug 4, 2010 -
9 answers
is there a usable remote desktop type app for sharing your mac desktop to your windows 7 pc other than vnc?
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posted by joose
on Mar 28, 2010 -
9 answers
UltraVNC on Vista connecting to OSX is very very slow - is there anything faster?
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posted by jimjam
on Jun 25, 2009 -
7 answers
I'd like to set up VNC on two macs not on the same network using Chicken of the VNC or similar software. Do I need VPN? I plan to use SSH Tunneling.
posted by cahlers
on May 1, 2009 -
7 answers
Looking for a good KVM-over-IP solution, specifically one that allows me to use a standard RDP client for access to hosts rather than a proprietary solution.
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posted by larsks
on Oct 6, 2008 -
5 answers
I connect to my PowerMac G5 (running OS 10.4.11) at work over a corporate vpn using a Macbook Pro (running OS 10.5.5). I do this using VPN (Vine Server and Vine Viewer), but I have to remain logged into my work computer in order to establish a connection. Is there a way to leave my work computer at a login screen (not logged in) and still keep Vine running so I can connect, then login to OS X? I currently have Vine set up to prompt me for a password, but anybody could still sit down at my work computer and use it because I have to remain logged into OS X.
posted by IdiBot
on Sep 22, 2008 -
4 answers
In OS X Leopard, what is the difference between enabling the Screen Sharing and Remote Management options in Sharing Preferences? Assuming I can figure out firewall/port issues, will enabling Remote Management on my work Mac enable me to establish a VNC connection using a generic VNC client like Chicken of the VNC or do I have to use Remote Desktop? What authorization is required? Can I set it up so it requires my usual Mac username and password rather than some other password? Do I have other options if I want people using Linux and Windows to remotely manage their Macs at work when they are not logged in at the terminal?
posted by caek
on Sep 17, 2008 -
24 answers
I need to find a (preferably) open-source/free VNC client that meets a specific requirement of mine.
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posted by omnipotentq
on Sep 10, 2008 -
13 answers
I have some Internet work that depends on me accessing the Internet from the UK as it involves location-specific search engine results. That's no problem whilst I'm here in London but shortly I'll be making a trip to Asia and would like to carry on working while there. What are my options?
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posted by uk_giffo
on Jul 15, 2008 -
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Any suggestions for remote-controlling a computer when it's behind a NAT/firewall that I can't open a port on? Alternatively, how can I make Gmail work for this client?
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posted by fvox13
on Jul 14, 2008 -
13 answers
Moving company overseas, any software to help with online communication like Video & live Screen casting for online meetings.
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posted by spinko
on Jun 9, 2008 -
4 answers
How do I control a media center pc from a laptop? The catch: I want to make my terminal session run as if I was logged in at the console. This is to control a media center from afar.
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posted by geoff.
on May 31, 2008 -
10 answers
Experiences with remote desktop software for help desk troubleshooting?
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posted by enfa
on Mar 5, 2008 -
14 answers
Where can I find a standalone device that has a female DB-15 VGA port on one side and a female Cat-5 on the other, with a VNC server in between?
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posted by yellowbkpk
on Feb 8, 2008 -
17 answers
LinuxNewbieFilter: I'm using Fedora Core 4 on a server. I'm SSH'd in. I'm attempting to install VNC (vnc-server). It appears that I'm entering everything in correctly but it can't find the content (specifically the libstdc++ component) to install. None of the mirrors are working either. Help!
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posted by defenestration
on Dec 1, 2007 -
11 answers
I use VNC on computer A, 1680x1050 resolution, to control computer B, 1920x1080 resolution. This results in a lot of scrolling. Anyone know of a better solution that's also free or very cheap?
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posted by aerotive
on Oct 17, 2007 -
10 answers
Small office Networking, hardware/software recommendations please. Sort of long, sorry!
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posted by TomMelee
on Sep 14, 2007 -
2 answers
How do I go about logging in, remotely and with something like VNC, to Mac OSX, while also (at the same time) using the computer locally as a different user? Is this possible? Is there a different way to do this? (I already have ssh all set up, if that'll help.)
posted by philomathoholic
on Aug 6, 2007 -
6 answers
I'm baffled. What could prevent a VNC connection between 2 DSL connections with the same ISP when a connection from a different ISP works just fine?
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posted by braintoast
on Jul 3, 2007 -
13 answers
What is the best way to allow a user to access a computer from two different locations in one office?
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posted by boreddusty
on Jun 11, 2007 -
16 answers
Problem: Remote Desktop freezes after the login screen and refuses to allow client to connect to the server computer. This problem only occurs from the home ip to the work ip but not from any other ip address to work.
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posted by the_binary_blues
on Jun 7, 2007 -
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I'm looking for some help accessing my home mac from my work mac. Both machines are running OS 10.4. My home mac is behind a D-Link 624 router, using verizon FIOS.
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posted by cahlers
on Feb 25, 2007 -
12 answers
What are some wonderful things with which to fill granny's new iMac?
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posted by Scram
on Jan 3, 2007 -
7 answers
Warning: Networking Geekery Ahead Once upon a time I was able to use VNC viewer (the binary executable, not the java viewer) on my work Windows XP PC to connect to VNC server on my home Windows XP PC via Port 443. This allowed me to view and control my home desktop in a window on my work PC and thereby do an end run around the restrictive web filter/firewall at work. It was slow, but it was still useable and reliable.
I stopped using it for a couple of weeks when I lost my USB key. I recently found it and tried my VNC connection again from work. It doesn't work now.
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posted by de void
on Jun 2, 2006 -
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I have a G5 running MacOS 10.4 and a very old Win98 Compaq that has a certain sound card required for a piece of Generative Music software by Brian Eno. I have a wireless network at home for the mac, but the PC does not have a wireless card. Can I connect the Mac and the PC via an ethernet crossover cable and control the PC from the Mac?
posted by tonyballinger
on May 25, 2006 -
7 answers
Do you have a smartphone that you love that matches what I'm looking for? I can google featuresets, but what I'm looking for is personal experiences.
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posted by cellphone
on Apr 14, 2006 -
13 answers
What is the best way to remotely access a Mac computer from a Windows machine?
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posted by benjh
on Mar 17, 2006 -
7 answers
Any way to gain access to a win XP box through a forced remote desktop (or another method?). Or even a network install (though that'd be hard, I don't dare lose anything on the HDD) of Linux? Oh, and I don't have a monitor (that's the root of the problem)
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posted by TrueVox
on Feb 23, 2006 -
10 answers
My Imac (running the latest patched version of Tiger) is possessed. While I watch, the cursor is flipping around, opening the terminal, and typing "wget" with nothing after it. I don't know if this is a bot, hacker, or hardware failure of some sort.
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posted by craniac
on Nov 10, 2005 -
19 answers
I need to demo computer programs for clients (many of whom are not computer-savvy), but they're behind a firewall and I'm behind a firewall. They're also on a variety of platforms, and I'm on Linux. I need suggestions on how to set up a remote demonstration (where we can both control the mouse) so that we can both access it.
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posted by SpecialK
on Aug 10, 2005 -
12 answers
What options do I have to work with a colleague in a different office on a shared document in real-time?
I want to be able to open a word document and allow a user to watch/participate (view-only would be acceptable too) in the editing process.
VNC or remote-desktop are not really options because there are two corporate firewalls in place and no VPN connections. Even a joint text editor would be ok in a pinch, just copy/paste from Word and back when complete.
As always, free is better.
posted by gfroese
on Aug 9, 2005 -
10 answers
How do I access, configure, and support Apple's Remote Desktop on OS X from VNC and Windows?
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posted by loquacious
on Jul 27, 2005 -
11 answers
I recently bought a laptop, and would like to know the easiest way to allow everything on my laptop to be acccessible on my PC, and vice versa. Windows file sharing won't cut it.
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posted by borkencode
on Mar 5, 2005 -
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