Being away from your computer doesn't mean you can't use it. The top remote access software we've tested allows you to control your own machine or someone else's from afar.

It's cheap. It's easy to use. And it streams both audio and video. For simple remote access using an iPad, there might not be a better app. Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on ...

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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 ...

A computer serves as a digital home for important documents, media and applications – which is why having a “work” computer separate from your “home” computer can sometimes make things complicated.

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.

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 ...

Remote desktop isn’t the same as remote access. Raspberry Pi Connect makes “connect from anywhere” simple and secure—so why can’t Windows do this?

Working from home has been the new norm across the globe for more than a year now. This means that if you are having problems with your computer or, say, a friend of yours or an employee at your ...

Built into Windows, Microsoft’s Remote Desktop and Remote Desktop Connection apps make it easy to connect to and control a remote PC — when they’re working properly. Here are some common problems you ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. TJ McCue is Seattle-based and covers tech & productivity tools. Aug 12, 2020, 07:20am EDT Aug 14, 2020, 04:55pm EDT This article ...