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.

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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.

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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 ...

There are a lot of reasons why you might want to remotely access a PC from your mobile device. It can be because you need to send a local file to your boss after clocking out, or maybe you forgot to ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We’ve all gotten that text or phone call, asking for help with a Windows computer. And sometimes an in-person tech support visit isn’t in the cards, making remote access to the PC the only viable ...