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• Windows 10 Quick Assist: Fast, simple, and free

  Posted on November 22, 2020 at 21:00 CST by Will Fastie • Comment in the Forums

  REMOTE ACCESS

  By Will Fastie

  There are many options for remotely controlling another PC. For Windows 10 users, it’s quick and easy.

  Almost two decades before the Internet made connectivity commonplace, programs emerged that allowed two computers to be linked, primarily via a direct PC-to-PC connection. Long-time PC users will recall, for example, Traveling Software’s ground-breaking LapLink software and cable.

  Read the full story in AskWoody Plus Newsletter 17.46.0 (2020-11-23).

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• RemotePC: An excellent tool for accessing and controlling PCs

  Posted on November 8, 2020 at 21:15 CST by Tracey Capen • Comment in the Forums

  REMOTE ACCESS

  By Lance Whitney

  I’ve used a variety of remote-access applications over the years, but one remains my favorite.

  iDrive’s RemotePC is reasonably priced, easy to use, and filled with helpful features.

  The one drawback? Using RemotePC requires a subscription — there’s no free edition. But that’s okay if you’re an individual or small-to-medium business that needs reliable connections among a variety of client and host systems.

  Read the full story in AskWoody Plus Newsletter 17.44.0 (2020-11-09).

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• How to use Chrome Remote Desktop

  Posted on October 4, 2020 at 21:08 CDT by Tracey Capen • Comment in the Forums
  

  REMOTE ACCESS

  By Lance Whitney

  There are plenty of apps for connecting two devices. Google’s Chrome Remote Desktop offers a simple, free, and no-frills approach to remote access.

  As you might expect, Chrome Remote Desktop (CRD) is cross-platform; there are versions for Windows, Mac, and Linux. You can also connect to a “host” system from an iPhone, iPad, or Android device via mobile apps. Use the app to remotely access your home or work machine, or to provide someone else with support and/or troubleshooting help.

  Read the full story in AskWoody Plus Newsletter 17.39.0 (2020-10-05).

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