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.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — It can be frustrating if you need to access your computer while you are on the go but a free tool that can let you access it from anywhere. If you use Google’s ...

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 ...

If you want to access your computer via your phone from anywhere, you can try a remote desktop app. However, if you don't ...

Let’s assume that you often connect to other remote computers via the Google Chrome browser. Or you often seek help from other people who assist you remotely. In such cases, you obviously use remote ...

Have you ever been miles away from home, working remotely, and suddenly realized you desperately need a file from your home computer? It’s a common frustration for many, but what if I told you there’s ...

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If you need to do some remote desktop-ing, you should use Chrome Remote Desktop. It even works with Microsoft Edge. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

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 ...