Posted on 07/23/2020 6:08:18 PM PDT by conservativesister
I use “VNC Viewer” and it is free for 5 PCs or less. It is easy to set up and use.
Bkmk
I’ve found GoToMyPC to work well; I’m not tech-savvy, but connecting to a server through Citrix didn’t let me operate all of the programs on my desktop. GoToMyPC does that (you’re connecting to the actual computer, not the server), as long as the other computer is on.
teamviewer
Teamviewer would be my 1st choice, otherwise try NoMachine.
Yup: Splashtop.
Then you probably don’t have a decent company firewall. Meaning your security is completely up to the software you choose, and how you configure it. You’re about to make a really critical decision.
In what manner do you prefer that your office computer be hacked? Files copied, operation compromised, encrypted with ransomware, wiped of your data? Or would you prefer that those things not happen?
Remote access without a firewall, and without security, is like laying on the freeway at night, hoping nobody runs you over.
Axiom #1: When the product is free, YOU are the product.
In those circumstances where no firewall is available, or only a simple ISP-provided router, I use GoToMyPC. No, it’s not free. It’s worth the small price, IMO. And I configure it for maximum security.
Axiom #2: Security, or convenience. Pick ONE.
Good luck.
As others mentioned, TeamViewer personal version works well. You may want to set a persistent password since it can otherwise change upon reboot.
Real-VNC also works well, but may require an additional step to setup. Real-VNC provides Cloud routing in addition to direct connections.
Ask the next Indian tech support scammer who calls you. They know what works best.
THANKS to everyone (tongue in cheek Fresh Wind)
This was such good information, I have work to do to be prepared for August.
Have a great weekend everyone!!!
lol....
Laptop with same programs as your desktop and an external SSD drive to keep your files on.
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