The old reach out and touch someone slogan from the phone company means, in the technical support business, to reach out and touch someone’s computer. Doing so in person takes expertise and patience.

Google provides a free and powerful tool, Chrome Remote Desktop, that lets you connect to and control your Windows 10 computer over the internet. (It also works with Windows 7 and Windows 8.) The ...

Launched last month, the Chrome Remote Desktop extension lets you connect to and control one computer from another but it can be especially handy for bridging the gap between PC and Mac. Lance Whitney ...

Take control of your PC no matter where you are with Remote Utilities. Some office IT utilities make the transition to home use without skipping a beat. A staple of home PCs since the era of modems ...

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 readers ask us: “How do I set up remote access to a Mac from my iPad for free?” – especially since Mac and iPad remote-access software is now so expensive. We think the best option is Google’s ...

This guide was reviewed by a Business News Daily editor to ensure it provides comprehensive and accurate information to aid your buying decision. Spreadsheets, documents, file folders – they’re all ...

Over the past few weeks with lockdowns in most countries, remote working is steadily growing in popularity. The practice of working from home raises a large number of challenges because teams need ...

Want to sign into a computer from another desktop or a mobile device? Here's how to use Google's Chrome Remote Desktop to make the connection. Once upon a time, in a world not so far away, accessing a ...

IT support for computers in remote locations, which include areas as diverse as test equipment, desktop applications, and shopping-center kiosks, often requires the ability to take control of the ...

It's not hard to use Windows Remote Desktop Connection to access an offsite PC, if you follow our step-by-step guide. I've been testing PC and mobile software for more than 20 years, focusing on photo ...

Click to view Whether you want quick access to your home computer from anywhere in the world or you're the go-to IT person for your friends and family, remote desktop applications are a godsend. Even ...