Hi! I'm looking for a free application to connect to a remote computer. I'm about to start working remotely and need to access my office computer regularly. I used TeamViewer before, which is free for personal use, but I've heard it has some limitations. Any other suggestions? Thanks for your advice!
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What application do you use
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I don't think it's a question of which app you want to use, it should be a question of which app has your IT department approved and is expecting. You should ask them and they should provide you with the application.
As a freelance programmer and consultant, I deal with many clients and I have several remote access applications. Some clients use the same one, so it's just a question of profile. But I'm not the one saying "I use this to connect", they are saying "we've made a profile for you, use this program" and they give me a link. The application most used by my clients is Pulse Secure. It's practical for me because it automatically applies the profiles determined for each client.
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As a freelance programmer and consultant, I deal with many clients and I have several remote access applications. Some clients use the same one, so it's just a question of profile. But I'm not the one saying "I use this to connect", they are saying "we've made a profile for you, use this program" and they give me a link. The application most used by my clients is Pulse Secure. It's practical for me because it automatically applies the profiles determined for each client.
That's my 2c
I've got nothing to hide, and I demand that you justify what right you have to ask.
Hi, you missed mentioning which operating system you're using. Anyway, among my favorites, I'd point out the following: AnyDesk, which supports file transfer but might have connection time limits, and Chrome Remote Desktop, with a file transfer tool but no remote printing. Also, give a try it's a new app super user-friendly, free and without any restrictions.
And as mentioned in the answer above, be sure to ask your IT department, they will tell you how best to do it.
And as mentioned in the answer above, be sure to ask your IT department, they will tell you how best to do it.
Connect up to 10 other computers for free - (free licence provided for 10 sites)
All remote access allowed/file transfer etc.
On Windows, there is always RDP (mstsc). Problem is only one person can use the PC. You can't have two or more people viewing what is happening. For that you need VNC. The free version does not support SSH.
There is also a Linux to Windows RDP.
There is also a Linux to Windows RDP.
I'm using Remote Desktop Connection
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Here at work we use GoToAssist.
The nice thing about it is, I can throw the client on, say, a remote server, and then connect to it when I need to.
I don't know if they have a free version though.
Just my $.02
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The nice thing about it is, I can throw the client on, say, a remote server, and then connect to it when I need to.
I don't know if they have a free version though.
Just my $.02
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--Greg
We've been using Jump Desktop. The free version works very well but the paid version has some perks.
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