Remote Desktop Software

SkidMarkKing · 18 Apr 2021 at 15:22

Hi guys,

which remote desktop software do you recommend? Can't really get away with the built in remote desktop connection in Windows as not all clients will be on Windows 10 Pro.

Some seem to cost £30-£40/month but I have noticed one called cloudberry which is free.

Being able to save clients for unattended access would be a huge benefit as well.

Thanks in advance

Cooler running · 18 Apr 2021 at 16:30

On the client or server side?

XRDP id compatible with the windows client:
https://www.ubuntupit.com/how-to-install-and-use-xrdp-server-remote-desktop-on-linux-system/

Not certain what the deal with MAC is, but wouldn't be surprised if there was also a compatible software.

SkidMarkKing · 18 Apr 2021 at 18:00

Cooler running said:
On the client or server side?

XRDP id compatible with the windows client:
https://www.ubuntupit.com/how-to-install-and-use-xrdp-server-remote-desktop-on-linux-system/

Not certain what the deal with MAC is, but wouldn't be surprised if there was also a compatible software.

For me to remote into other standalone computers from my standalone PC mainly Windows with occasional apple computers.

watercooledman · 18 Apr 2021 at 18:03

I use teamviewer

SkidMarkKing · 18 Apr 2021 at 19:06

watercooledman said:
I use teamviewer

Have good experiences with Team Viewer. Easy for the client to connect up as well. Around £30/month isn't it currently

Glanza · 19 Apr 2021 at 15:00

We use Netsupport manager, doesn't require a monthly sub and can have multiple active connections at the same time

SkidMarkKing · 19 Apr 2021 at 16:54

Glanza said:
We use Netsupport manager, doesn't require a monthly sub and can have multiple active connections at the same time

Is that easy for the client / end user to connect up to? One thing I like about Teamviewer is you enter a few numbers and you are in.

Armageus · 19 Apr 2021 at 16:57

Splashtop

Glanza · 19 Apr 2021 at 17:36

SkidMarkKing said:
Is that easy for the client / end user to connect up to? One thing I like about Teamviewer is you enter a few numbers and you are in.

You have different ways of setting it up, you can have unattended and connect as and when, set it up for a prompt on the end users device to give you access or they can do the traditional code / id.

dneill2006 · 20 Apr 2021 at 18:26

AnyDesk.

Buffalo2102 · 20 Apr 2021 at 18:46

dneill2006 said:
AnyDesk.

+1

LordBeggar · 22 Apr 2021 at 16:45

Im using VNC. Always works and its free for home users up to 5 devices

https://www.realvnc.com/en/connect/download/viewer/

SkidMarkKing · 17 May 2021 at 07:59

Might try "Zoho".

Not sure if anyone has any thoughts on that? Seems reasonbly priced and very easy for the end user to follow and allow access?

Armageus · 17 May 2021 at 08:45

SkidMarkKing said:
Might try "Zoho".

Not sure if anyone has any thoughts on that? Seems reasonbly priced and very easy for the end user to follow and allow access?

Did you look at Splashtop?

Ron-ski · 18 May 2021 at 15:48

Chrome browser has a remote desktop feature, probably ok for occasional use, don't use it much myself but my brother uses it a lot, he used to use TeamViewer but they blocked him.

watercooledman · 18 May 2021 at 15:49

never used the chrome browser never knew it existed.

Robi_uk · 18 May 2021 at 15:54

Ron-ski said:
Chrome browser has a remote desktop feature, probably ok for occasional use, don't use it much myself but my brother uses it a lot, he used to use TeamViewer but they blocked him.

Same here, used TeamViewer for a while, not sure why they randomly blocked me a few times. Now I use chrome desktop. Does the job, already had a google account so its very straight forward.

Rainmaker · 18 May 2021 at 18:13

NoMachine is free and decent enough, with clients for Windows, macOS and Linux. VNC is also do-able cross platform (it's built in to Mac and Linux, and available for Windows). If, as you say, the only real issue is lack of RDP in non-Pro installs of Windows 10, just grab a tool from GitHub or a regedit tweak and enable it.

m4cc45 · 27 May 2021 at 17:12

I went with Remote Utilities for Windows - team viewer(ish) feel to it in a way. You can do the usual like any connections have to be approved (or not as the case may be) you can lock down the control panel, etc. as well.

The 'free' version for home users comes with a 10 device licence.

M.

The Old School Gamer · 7 Jun 2021 at 12:50

dneill2006 said:
AnyDesk.

Buffalo2102 said:
+1

+2

Just as good as Teamviewer imho.