Chrome Remote Desktop For Android Launches, iOS Version Coming Later This Year
Chrome Remote Desktop for Android is now available on the Play Store, allowing anyone with an Android device to connect to and control their desktop via the Chrome Web app in the Chrome browser.
5 Useful Things You Can Do With Your Phone Even When It's Miles Away
You can play with it all you want, just don't touch it. Your phone that is.
The Ultimate Guide To XBMC Tools On Your Chromebook
Regular TVs have remote controls, while XBMC makes use of any device in your house as a remote control. So, which extensions do you need to turn your Chromebook into another fantastic remote for XBMC?
3 Unique Ways To Remotely Control Your Windows Desktop
Care for a little remote desktop control magic? We present non mainstream methods for accessing your computer remotely using a Chrome extension, SSH clients, or over the air using your mobile device.
Office Remote Helps You Control Microsoft Office Docs On Your PC with A Windows Phone
Microsoft Research has just developed a nice little app that turns your Windows Phone into a remote device for controlling MS Office documents on your PC. You can walk around while interacting with Office documents.
Best Android Remote Desktop Apps Compared: Which Is Right For You?
There are any number of reasons why you might want to use your Android device for Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) access to a Windows computer.
4 Remote Desktop Apps To Fetch Files In Windows & Beyond
Microsoft recently removed SkyDrive's "Fetch" feature. Here we show you how you can access files remotely on and from various device, including Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android.
How to Issue a Command to Your Computer With a Text Message
You're out the door in a hurry as you realize your computer is still running. Not wasting any time, you send a quick text stating "shutdown #mycomputer", and continue on your way.
How To Control Your Windows 8 PC From Your Mobile Device
Sometimes it's nice to just plug your laptop into an HDTV and watch some Netflix — until you have to pause it or adjust the volume. Then you have to get up and walk across the room to click around on your computer. There just has to be a better way to do it. Apps like Team Viewer or Pocketcloud come to mind, but you don't always need complete remote access to your computer; sometimes you just need an easy to use remote for your computer. That's where Windows 8 Controller comes in.
How To Authenticate Over SSH With Keys Instead of Passwords
SSH is a great way to gain remote access to your computer. When you open the ports on your router (port 22 to be exact) you can not only access your SSH server from within your local network, but from anywhere in the world. However, you don't want to risk using a weak password for authentication. Luckily, it's very easy to set up your global SSH server in a very secure manner by using key-based authentication and disabling password authentication on your server altogether.
How To Control Your Custom RGB Lighting From a Harmony Remote
If you own a Harmony Remote, you're probably aware that they can now control the Phillips Hue "connected bulb" - a wifi enabled but extortionately priced $200 LED lightbulb set. But did you know your Harmony Remote can also power the far more reasonably priced RGB LED striplights? Indeed they can - so there's no need to break the bank just for a nicely integrated lighting system in your ultimate home entertainment system.
How to Use Remote Desktop Connections Like an IT Pro
If you work in the IT department of a company that has an internal network, the odds are pretty good that you've had to make use of Remote Desktop once or twice. Remote Desktop is one of those utilities that, like many utilities, gets used a whole lot, but the extended features or little bits of functionality go unused for a long time. Even some veterans of remote desktop are sometimes surprised to discover that you can do something with it that they never realized.
eBooks, Remote Control & Other Creative Uses For Dropbox That You Haven't Thought Of
Do you think you've thought of every possible use for Dropbox? You haven't. Neither have I. Writers like me will never get sick of dreaming up new ways to use Dropbox, because this seemingly simple tool can be used to accomplish so much. It's a program that provides a simple service - sync a particular folder on your computer with all of your other computers and a web service.
iTwin SecureBox Review and Giveaway
A few months ago, Joshua reviewed the iTwin -- an interesting device ($99) which when plugged into a computer, automatically creates an unlimited and secure file sharing network. Now, the iTwin has been updated to include SecureBox, an encryption feature which utilises Dropbox. We'll take you through iTwin SecureBox and show you exactly how it works. We're also giving away 5 iTwins at the end of this review! So if you're into file security and encryption, or if you're someone who values privacy, you won't want to miss this giveaway.
Access Your Files From Anywhere With Google Drive [Android]
If you’re using Google Drive on your computer and you own an Android smartphone or tablet, you should install Google Drive for Android. With the app, you can access the files in your Google Drive from anywhere – just drop a file into the Google Drive folder on your computer and it will be available in the app. Google Drive for Android also incorporates Google Docs, so you can edit your documents and spreadsheets on the go.
iTwin Review and Giveaway
The iTwin is an incredibly unique device that creates a secure bridge between your home computer and any remote computers, allowing you access to specific files (or your entire hard drive) from any location. No additional software is required, the device is cross-platform, and best of all, there's no space restriction -- you can share as much as you want! We're taking a look at the iTwin, then giving 5 of them away valued at $500!
The 3 Best Free XBMC Remote Apps For iPhone & iPad
One of the best things about XBMC is its compatibility with remote control applications, of which there are no shortage on the App Store. Today we’ll be taking a look at the best free remotes for the job so you can transform your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch into a free remote control for your media centre.
How To Connect To Your Terminal Server With Windows Mobile
One of the benefits of using operating systems from the same company is that they have a certain level of compatibility. What this means is that it should be an easy task to connect to a Windows server with a Windows computer and check what is going on, using Terminal Services or its successor Remote Desktop. This compatibility goes beyond desktop devices however.
4 Creative Uses For A VNC Server
Other than just using VNC clients to connect to a remote computer, what can you really use VNC servers for? When you stop and think about it, the ability to connect to and control a remote computer using free software like this is pretty cool. In this article, we are going to put together four remote-control systems that you can use to control various entertainment and display systems throughout your home, from a single, central computer.
You Can Now Get LogMeIn On iOS For Free [News]
Good news for everyone who wants to control their Windows machine or Mac from the iPad – LogMeIn has just released a new version of their iOS app, and it’s completely free! If you’ve been using LogMeIn on your iPad, you will know that LogMeIn Ignition was previously sold for $30. Now you can get many of the features the old version offered, without paying a dime.