Remote user program. Manage another computer via the Internet

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In today's article, I would like to stop at the remote control of the computer under Windows 7, 8, 8.1. In general, such a task may arise in a variety of circumstances: for example, help relatives or friends set up a computer if they are bad in it disassemble; Organize remote help on the company (enterprise, department) so that you can quickly solve user problems or tritely follow them (so as not to play and did not go to "contacts" during working hours), etc.

You can carry out remote computer management with tens of programs (and may already be hundreds, such programs appear as "mushrooms after rain"). In the same article, we will stop at one of the best. So, let's begin…

T Eam Viewer.

This is one of the best programs for remote PC management. And she has a number of advantages in relation to such programs:

It is free for non-commercial use;

Allows you to exchange files;

Has a high degree of protection;

Computer management will be carried out as if you are sitting behind it!

When installing the program, you can specify that you will do with it: Install to manage this computer, or manage and allow you to connect. It is also necessary to specify which will be the use of the program: commercial / non-commercial.

After installing and running, Team Viewer can be proceeded.

D la connecting to another computer need to:

Install and run utilities on both computers;

Enter the computer ID to which you need to connect (usually, 9 digits);

Then enter the password for access (4 digits).

If the data is entered correctly - you will see the "desktop" of the remote computer. Now you can work with him as if it was your desktop.

Team Viewer program window - a desktop of a remote PC.

R admin.

One of the best programs to administer computers on the local network and to assist and support to users of this network. The program is paid, but there is a test period of 30 days. At this time, by the way, the program works without restrictions in any functions.

The principle of operation in it is similar to Team Viewer. The RADMIN program consists of two modules:

RADMIN Viewer is a free module, with which you can manage computers on which the server version of the module is installed (see below);

RADMIN Server is a paid module, installed on the PC, which will be controlled.

A Mmyy Admin.

A relatively new program (but it has already managed to get acquainted and start using about 40,0000 people. Worldwide) for remote control of computers.

Main advantages:

Free for non-commercial use;

Simple setup and use even for novice users;

High degree of security of transmitted data;

Compatible with all the popular Windows XP, 7, 8;

Works with Firewall installed, via proxy.

Connection window to a remote computer. AMMYY ADMIN.

R MS - Remote Access

Good and free program (for non-commercial use) for remote computer administration. Even the novice users of the PC will be able to use it.

Main advantages:

Brandmara, NAT, network screens will no longer interfere with the PC;

High speed of the program;

There is a version for Android (now from any phone you can control the computer).

A eroadmin.

Website.

The network has many programs for remote computer management. And they all somehow paid with various restrictions for the free version.

However, in the Windows operating system there are built-in functions that allow you to perform remote control of the desktop and is called this "Remote Assistant Windows 7" tool and if they are used as described in the manual, it is an extremely convenient tool. Since for each communication session you need to create an invitation file and send it to a person who will connect.

And it is still fine if you perform a one-time connection via the Internet to solve some question. And if you need to constantly connect to your computer, each time you ask the user to create and send an invitation file to the case. For this, consider the mode that is designed to manage client machines on the local network without sending an invitation.

The standard algorithm of the program is the following. First you need to manage to manage (my computer \\ PCM \\ Properties \\ Additional parameters of the system \\ Allow connections to this PC \\ Advanced \\ Allow control \\ set a simply period, during which the invitation will remain open)

Now you need to create an invitation file through which you can connect to the desktop via the Internet (Start \\ All Programs \\ Maintenance \\ Remote Assistant Windows \\ Invite someone you trust to assist \\ save an invitation as a file). Save the file on a public resource or send it via the Internet along with password!

Next, run a remote assistant on the computer from which we will connect ( Start \\ All Programs \\ Maintenance \\ Remote Assistant Windows 7, in Windows 10 and 8, you removed access to the assistant, this will need to run through to perform (Win + R) \\ MSRA \\ to help the one who invited you to use the invitation file \\ Enter the password \\ The following client must allow you to view your desktop \\ Request control, to be able to control the mouse and keyboard)

As you can see, this process is quite long and not comfortable. For this, we will configure the work of the remote assistant without the need to send an invitation file. But, this method will work only in the local network, in which you can directly, through the IP address, connect to the computer. If you need to connect via the Internet, you will have to form an invitation file!

To configure remote access on all computers, I will use the domain group policy. As you already understood, I demonstrate the work of the remote assistant in the virtual network, which we created as a result of the passage of the free video course "Installing and configuring Windows Server 2008R2. Although, this method is designed to work in the domain network, it will also fit both in a working group or peer-to-peer network.

We turn to the Group Policy Settings (Start \\ Administration \\ Group Policy Management \\ Domains \\ Office.local \\ Default Domain Policy \\ Parameters \\ PCM \\ Change \\ Computer Configuration \\ Politics \\ Administrative Templates \\ System \\ Remote Assistant).

Here you need to configure 2 parameters:

Request help \\ Enable \\ assistants can manage a computer;

Offer Help / Enable \\ Assistants \\ Show \\ Value (Enter the name of the user account, which will have access to a connection to a computer with an indication of the domain): Office \\ sysadmin.

Now we need to apply policies to computers, we can either reboot workstations or forcibly updated policies through Run \\ cmd \\ gpupdate.

Let's try to connect to the workstation, for this you need to run "Remote Assistant" in the Offer Proposal mode. To make this to the program name, add key / offerra resulting in MSRA.EXE / OFFERRA. It is best to create a shortcut with the MSRA.EXE / OFFERRA command!

Enter the IP address or domain name of the computer to which we want to connect, allow connection to connect, and then on management! You can also run the "Conversation" chat to correspond with the user.

As you can see, with this method, no manipulation by the user is required, in addition to the permission to connect and manage, and completely free! If you are interested in the implementation of this method in the Working Group, then write in the comments if the topic is popular, I will make a video for the Working Group.

As you understand, in order to connect to the computer you need to know its IP address or DNS name. If the user is weak, it will be difficult for him to explain where to watch the IP address of the car. In this case, I use the BGINFO program that shares various parameters to wallpaper. I already did her.

I would add here the following, in the video according to this program I made a black background so that the characteristics on the wallpaper of any color were visible. But, you can simply duplicate the address in white and black. Thus, the user will in any case seen the required settings.

Today we will consider programs for remote access to a computer, current system administrators, as well as users to solve technical problems, use of resources or transfer files between your and remote PCs.

The remote access program will help control and manage a third-party desktop, settings and functions, exchange material, chatting, run installed and much more.

Let's start our review with a popular assistant to access the management of third-party PC, which has useful options and high quality work. The timvoyer has a fairly simple work algorithm, creates interactive conferences to 25 people, records rollers and screenshots of current actions, allows you to exchange files, display the screen, communicate in the chat and send voice messages. The program supports modern OS and bypass different protection by the type of firewalls, proxy, etc. To work in the prog, you must install the product on both companies and enter the code for access. Functioning in the utility involves connecting to the Internet.

The utility performs a remote connection to another PC, providing access to software, functionality and a desktop of a third-party device. AeroDine provides a plug-in access to the right of access, has different connections of the connector, opens a multi-session, selects the picture quality for the channel and encrypts the connection. Synchronization of the clipboard, file transfer, and their designer when the connection is also available. The prog is distributed in four versions, the free option is just suitable for home use.

Professional software with an extensive functionality and a qualitatively implemented interface for connecting and controlling the remote computer. In its work, uses the protected SSH, Telnet, Rlogin, SCP, SFTP and RAW protocols, the connection itself performs through the network, confirms the password and protects against interception. In the settings, switching between options, select the remote connection parameters, port redirection, the use of hotkeys. The client has a file manager, connects to the UNIX system, generates an RSA cipher algorithm and protects copied files from theft.

This client will help access Internet to the remote control of a different computer and conduct high-speed data exchange between devices. Enideca guarantees the high quality of the translated picture, has a sound broadcast settings, a mouse blocking and the client machine keyboard, as well as passwords for automotive without queries. The functioning of the software is to formulate a compound between the two PCs using the assignment of email addresses.

Excellent optimized versions of WINDOVS application to control remote PC and image broadcast. The utility makes it easy to connect to the local machine, configure access to it and synchronize with mobile devices. The remotept has built-in options for administration, extensive parameters for remote control, Remote Mouse and Remote Access. Support for proxy servers, hiding user IP addresses, easy to identify password and login, single point shift point. The program is convenient and understood in management, despite the English-language menu.

Radmin monitors a remote computer from a custom, providing fast and high-quality work without freeing and problems. It is considered one of the best in its category and justifies this title with its capabilities and efficiency. Work in the software is to configure remote access, the transfer of the required material and the use of the functional simultaneously on both PCs. The user can use text and voice chats, sharing files and access desktop access. The only minus is only a month of free use.

A high-quality program that executes the remote control of other PCs using LAN and Internet computing networks. Helps on a connected computer to configure the control panel, authorize Microsoft or send files. The remote device management occurs with your mouse and keyboard, supported multiple monitors, view the screen of another PC via the browser using a Java viewer and work through a proxy server.

Simple service for accessing and monitoring the remote computer, managing the desktop and various device features. Having received remote control of the computer, you can exchange information and files over the local network, open the stream media system, synchronize with android devices, edit office files and so on. In the settings, the splashtop can be adjusted screen resolution, the "response" parameters and streaming pictures. Starting work in software is necessary with creating an account or authorization by Google account.

The work of the program is to form the client-server chain, organizing the management of third-party desktop. With a remote connection to the system of another PC, a high degree of encryption of the transmitted material is formed, so that users can exchange files, conduct seminars, online presentations and more. Supreco Remouth Desktop has a file manager, supports a proxy server and allows you to make a huge number of connections using each individual password. The minus is 21 days of the trial period and the lack of the "Conference" option.

Technical support for users of their own software, administration and control of the corporate network - All this requires a remote control of the client's computer. And the field of software products for remote access is not empty: the tools are provided both the Windows 7 operating system itself and numerous third-party programs. Built-in tools are good for their availability, third-party is intuitively simple interface, "sharpened" under simple users. After breaking the principles of work, pros and cons of each method, you will be fully armed, and the network and users are under control.

Setting up a remote desktop Windows 7

The remote desktop is available in Windows 7 Premium or above. It will be needed if you have the need to work with it on computers where Windows 7 Home Edition is installed, to provide support for multiple remote desktops - to connect simultaneously to multiple computers - or change the port address used by the RDP service. To do this, you will need nontrivial settings that can be entered into the system using the system registry editor or third-party programs. But it is better to spend a little of your time, the bigger amount of money for the purchase of a new operating system.

Remote Desktop Port

The RDP service, the functions of which ensures the efficiency of the remote desktop, the standard uses port number 3389. The probability of hacker attacks on this port is very high, so to improve the level of network security, the port number can be changed. Since settings in the "Control Panel" for this not - will have to use the editor of the system registry.

1. From the command line, run the registry editor with the system administrator rights.

   Run the registry editor to change the address of the RDP port

2. In the Editor window, go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \\ SYSTEM \\ CURRENTCONTROLSET \\ CONTROL \\ TERMINALSERVER \\ WINSTATIONS \\ RDP-TCP \\ Portnumber. The list of variable registry branches will be displayed on the right side of the window.

   The necessary variable is hidden deep in the depths of the system registry

3. From the context menu, select "Change" and enter the new port address, previously convinced that the input mode of the values \u200b\u200bis decimal.

   Switch the calculus system to decimal and enter the new port address values.

4. Now, to connect to a computer, you will need to enter not its name on the network, but the address with the port number, for example, 175.243.11.12:3421.

Changing the port address from the standard 3389 to the user will not allow you to work the service of the remote assistant on computers running Windows XP. Take it into account if there are on your network.

Remote Desktop in Windows 7 Home extended with support for multiple remote desktops

To prosege users to spend more money, Microsoft has seriously limited the capabilities of the remote desktop service depending on the version of the OS. For example, in the "home extended" and below the ability to connect is remotely absent at all, and in any other number of sessions is limited by one, that is, you cannot connect to two or more computers at the same time. The manufacturer believes that for this you should purchase the server version of the Special Edition system (Terminal Edition).

Fortunately, not indifferent enthusiasts worked on the resolution of this difficult problem. The result of their efforts is the RDP Wrapper Library software package. Being installed, it is implemented as an intermediary between the remote desktops service (RDP) and the services manager, after which it deceives them by emulating the presence in the Windows Server Terminal Edition network and including the RDP service on computers with Windows 7 "home".

The program is available for download from the page of the author and is completely free. After downloading and running the installer, all settings are made automatically, including changes to the firewall rules.

RDP Wrapper Library - Installation passes in automatic mode

The rdpconf.exe utility bunds in the kit will allow "on the fly" to include or disable the ability to remote access, change the number of simultaneous access sessions and the RDP access port port number.

Using RDPWrapper, you can configure remote access parameters.

How to resolve or prohibit remote access

All options for permission or prohibit remote access to the computer are in the "Computer Properties" section of the control panel. Allow or disable remote control can be literally a few steps. Do not forget that to make these changes you must log in from the administrator's account record.

1. Combination of the Win + Pause keys, call the system properties window.

   Win + Pause keys will help include "System Properties"

2. In the left column of additional actions, follow the link "Setting up remote access".
3. The following management settings are available in the opened dialog box:
4. It should be noted that in order to be able to remotely manage a user account that opens such a session must have administrator rights. To provide the ability to remotely manage the usual user, add its name to the list of permissions, go to which you can use the "Select Users" button.

   If the user who needs to provide remote access does not have administrator rights, you can add it in this dialog box

Video: How to solve remote access to the computer

Connect to a remote desktop

Connecting to the remote desktop is very simple. Naturally, you need to enable all the necessary permissions on the client machine and form a list of users to which remote control will be allowed.

1. Call the standard command prompt dialog and start using the MSTSC.EXE utility.

   Calling a remote desktop client program

2. On the General tab, enter the computer name in the upper column dialog box to connect, and in the bottom - the username (if you need a name that differs from which under the system). Do not forget that the user account must have administrator rights.

   Enter the computer name on the network for remote control

3. In the "Interaction" tab, select the planned connection speed based on your network features. If difficult in choosing settings, leave automatic. The system will test the channel speed and chooses the optimal values.

   Select the channel speed based on your network features.

4. If everything is done correctly, and remote access is allowed on the client machine, you will see the username and password window. Enter the login and password of the client machine.
5. After pressing the "Connect" button, a window with a remote PC desktop will appear. It can be revealed to the full screen and create a full illusion of work on the client machine.

Avoid working in high-resolution video modes: This will create a large load on the network, and the remote PC interface will be displayed by jerks. The perfect option is a resolution of 1280x1024 points and a color depth of 16 bits.

What if the remote desk does not work

Connecting problems to a remote computer can be caused by a variety of reasons. Among the most common should be noted as follows:

• on the client machine, the settings do not include permissions to access a remote desktop and a remote assistant;

  Make sure the settings allowed remote access to PC

• account, with which you try to make remote access, does not have administrator rights;

  Make sure your account has administrator rights

• your computer and computer client are not included in one workgroup or domain on the local network;

  The slave and leading computer must be members of one working group

• the local network router used by both computers is blocking port 3389 through which Windows 7 remote control services is exchanged;

  Enable a firewall in the router without additional setting blocks most ports

• outgoing requests for remote desktops are blocked by an anti-virus package.

  The remote desktop service may be in the "black list" of the antivirus package

RemoteApp remote application disabled

The deleted access message is often waiting for the user when trying to connect to it, a dialog box also appears, which can put an inexperienced user to a dead end.

Licensing service error will not allow the remote desktop session

Meanwhile, everything is very simple: the user's rights that tries to "raise" a remote desktop session is not enough to change the System Registry partition responsible for licensing. The error is corrected in two stages.

Why brake removed desktop

The uninterrupted operation of the remote access to the desktop requires a high-speed channel, the lion's share of which eats the transmission of the image of the remote desktop. Depending on the working permit on the client machine, traffic can be so dense that "put on the blades" the average utmost 100 megabit local network. But in the network, in addition to two taking PCs, there are still customers. To prevent the network collapse, the remote access program begins to reduce the amount of transmitted frames (frames) per second.

If with 60 frames per second you see a smooth smooth picture, then at 30 interface will be displayed with noticeable jerks. Further reducing the screen update speed will make the work unbearable: you will not even be able to position the mouse cursor on the interface elements. To do not happen, you should optimize both the network connections of the slave and drive computers and the customer-client screen settings.

1. If possible, use a gigabit network router to distribute a Wi-Fi.

   Using a modern router - a guarantee of high speed remote access

2. Connect network computers only by Ethernet cable, WiFi interface does not support high screen update speeds, despite theoretically high speed (150-300 Mbps).

   Use the cable connection if you want to avoid delays with remote access

3. On the client's computer, configure the screen resolution not higher than 1024x768 at a 16-bit colors.
4. Disconnect on the host and driven computers, download managers, torrent clients and other similar programs-consumers of traffic.

   Remote Desktop Management Session and Operating Torrent Client - Bad Neighbors

Remote access to Windows 7 components

In addition to managing a remote desktop, emulate the keyboard and mouse client computer, the Windows 7 remote access tools also allow you to remotely run programs and system commands from the command line interface, manage the system registry and network screen (firewall), and restart or disable the slave PC . This requires less network and system resources than managing the remote desktop, and can be done unnoticed for the user-working user.

Remote command line

For the needs of system administrators, Microsoft has developed a special service utility. Interacting with the services of remote operation of the operating system, it allows you to access the command line interface of any computer on the local network, run on it and even remotely install programs before you started. The utility is called PSEXEC and is available for free download from the official Microsoft website as part of the PSTOOLS package.

Download the utility from the server, run on the computer from which the control executable is the installer executable and, having agreed with the text of the license agreement, make the installation.

Install the PSEXEC utility

Now you can call the utility from the command line and use the full range of its wide possibilities.

Consider in more detail the syntax of the command and the additional parameters of its launch: PSEXEC [\\\\ Computer [, Computer2 [, ...] | @ file] [- u user [-p password]] [- ns] [- l] [- s | -e] [- x] [- i [session]] [- C [-f | -V]] [-w catalog] [- d] [-<приоритет>] [- a n, n, ...] Program [Arguments].

Table: PSEXEC command startup parameters

Examples of the Utility PSEXEC

The procedure for working with the utility PSEXEC is as follows:

1. Run the command line of another computer using the PSEXEC command \\\\<сетевое имя компьютера> cmd.exe.
2. Open any program on the remote computer. If the program is missing on the Slave PC, it will be copied from the administrator machine. To do this, enter PSEXEC \\\\<сетевое имя компьютера> -c test.exe, where test.exe is a program that needs to be done remotely.
3. If the program you want to deletely perform is not in the system folder, specify its full path when the PSEXEC command is started \\\\<сетевое имя компьютера> -C C: \\ Program Files \\ EXTERNAL_TEST.EXE

Video: PSTOOLS - Set of console utilities of the system administrator

Remote Registry

In order to be able to remotely edit the registry, you must first activate the relevant services on the client computer. This is easy if the account has administrator rights. To do this, run the Services Manager snap off the window and select the "Remote Registry" from the list. Click the Start button on the top control panel.

The "Remote Registry" service must be launched both on client PCs and on the administrator's computer.

Now you can connect to the computer registry on your local network remotely.

The deleted PCs registry branch will be displayed in the registry editor window and you can edit it as simple as your local registry.

Remote control firewall

Unfortunately, there is no convenient graphics tool for remote control firewall. Therefore, all manipulations will have to be performed using the command line. First you need to connect to a remote PC using the Telnet service. If the Telnet client is not installed, it must be added through the "Installation / Delete Windows components".

Now you need to install a communication session with a remote computer via the Telnet protocol.

As soon as the communication session is installed, you can remotely control the remote computer firewall using the Netsh command. The following commands will be available to you:

request Firewall Rules. To find out the Windows Firewall configuration on a remote PC using the Netsh Advfirewall Firewall SHOW Rule Name \u003d All command;

on or off the firewall commands "Netsh Advfirewall Set Allprofiles State ON" and "Netsh Advfirewall Set Allprofiles State Off";

return to the default settings by the netsh advfirewall reset command;

the opening of the port is perhaps the most common task that will be performed. For example, open the port 2117 for the operation of the torrent client it is possible: Netsh Advfirewall Firewall Add Rule Name \u003d »UTORRENT Rule» Dir \u003d In Action \u003d ALLOW PROTOCOL \u003d TCP Localport \u003d 1433;

permission of incoming and outgoing requests for an arbitrary program using Netsh Advfirewall Firewall Add Rule Name \u003d »Allow Miner» Dir \u003d In Action \u003d Allow Program \u003d »C: \\ Bitcoin \\ miner.exe»;

deleted Control Resolution Using the Windows Console: Netsh Advfirewall Firewall Set Rule Group \u003d "Remote Administration" New Enable \u003d YES.

After performing the necessary settings, do not forget to close the Telnet session with the QUIT command.

Remote reset

The standard SHUTDOWN OS command allows you to turn off or restart any local network computer if you are configured permissions to work for a remote assistant and remote desktop. From the command line window, execute the SHUTDOWN / / / / M \\\\ Comment_name command / C format and press ENTER.

Table: Shutdown command settings

Remote administration programs have always been popular. After all, it is very convenient - see what is being done on the computer, being completely different. You can remotely help familiar solve some technical problems, check what the child is engaged when he is located one at home, see how the torrent client is loaded or coding a large video.

Since in domestic local networks, along with computers and laptops, smartphones and tablets have appeared, it became obvious that the latter is incredibly convenient to use for remote control. If the data transfer rate is high enough, then why not play the game installed on the computer lying with the tablet on the sofa? Or, let's say, do not see the interesting movie? In addition, current mobile devices can perfectly cope with the familiar tasks that are assigned to remote access programs.

Google Play you can find more than a dozen applications, with which it is possible to organize remote control of Windows, Mac and Linux based computers. Among them are also the development of well-known manufacturers for administration, and programs created specifically for mobile devices. Free decisions among them are not so much. In this review, we tested four applications, with which you can remotely work on a computer with an Android smartphone or tablet.

⇡ Microsoft Remote Desktop

• Developer - Microsoft Corporation
• Size - 4.4 MB
• Price - free

MICROSOFT branded utility for remote computer management with Android saw the light recently saw the light - at the end of October. With the help of the application, you can manage the computer that works on Windows 7 or Windows 8. Since we are dealing with a "native" solution from the developer of the desktop operating system, no client is needed to install it.

But in order to be able to connect, you still need to make some changes to the system settings: Go to "Control Panels" In the System section and select the "Setup Remote Access" item. After that, you need to resolve remote connections to the computer (by the way, if the built-in firewall is disabled, Windows will not allow you to enable remote access, so that you have to start the appropriate service).

For the authorization of the Android application, Microsoft Remote Desktop uses the system name of the user and password. If you are going to enter a logic of the administrator, you do not need any additional actions on the computer. To allow access to other users, you need to click on the "Select Users" button and add them to the list of remote desktop users. It should also be borne in mind that if the password is not used to log in to the system, it is necessary to add it in the "User Accounts" section, since the remote connection will not work without a password. ( Note that the remote connection using Microsoft Remote Desktop is possible only to computers that support Remote Desktop Protocol - RDP. List of systems that are friends with this protocol are available on the link. - approx. Red . )

After completing this simple configuration, you can download the Microsoft Remote Desktop application from Google Play and add a new connection.

Its settings indicates the IP address of the computer on the local network or its name. Also, if you wish, you can specify the username and password to enter (for security reasons you can not specify them immediately, but enter directly before connecting).

If the connection has passed successfully, local work with the computer will be blocked and the login window will come out. If you enter the system locally, the remote connection will be broken. Thus, when remotely connected, you can see the desktop only on the screen of the mobile device.

After connecting, the remote desktop is displayed on the device screen. Two controls are available at the top of the screen: buttons for displaying the Android virtual keyboard and to navigate the screen.

If you want to use keys that are not on the Android keypad, you can call the panel with the connection name with the optional settings. It takes the transition to the virtual keyboard with the F1-F12, ESC, HOME, Tab, END, WIN, INS, TAB, END, WIN, INS, ENTER keys and others - standard for a conventional desktop manipulator. When you remotely connect to the device with Windows 8, pressing the Virtual Win key leads to switching between the desk and starting screen.

From the Advanced Settings panel, you can also disable multisensor gestures and go to navigation mode using a conventional cursor.

To complete the remote connection session, it is enough to touch the "Back" button on the Android device.

⇡ "TeamViewer - Remote Access"

• Developer - TeamViewer.
• Size - 11 MB
• Price - free for non-commercial use

Thanks to the free status (for non-commercial use) and simplicity, TeamViewer has already remained one of the most popular solutions for remote administration. With the onset of the era of mobile devices, computers from Android, iOS and Windows Phone were created.

To manage a computer from a mobile device, you will need to install the client for PC and Android applications. TeamViewer can be connected to computers with Windows, Mac and Linux.

If the computer does not plan to connect to other devices, the most convenient to use TeamViewer QuickSupport. This module does not require installation and administrator rights. After it starts, a unique computer identifier (9 digits) is generated, as well as a password of four digits. Password If necessary, you can update.

After this module is running, you can open a mobile application. Mobile TeamViewer can work in two modes: remote control and file transfer. In both cases, the smartphone or tablet screen, you will need to enter an identifier and password to connect to a computer.

If a remote connection has been requested, then after a successful connection, the desktop will appear on the device screen. On the computer monitor screen, it will also be visible, but the resolution will be changed according to the settings of the mobile device screen.

To ensure convenient work with a remote desktop, TeamViewer creators have developed a whole system of controls. Tips for using fingers for navigation are shown before connecting, they can also be displayed at any time during the remote operation session. So, with the help of fingers, you can perform scrolling, mimic the right and left mouse left buttons, move the cursor and individual objects.

The TeamViewer control panel is placed at the bottom of the screen. With it, you can quickly complete the session, send a remote computer to reboot or block it. In addition, at the time of the remote connection session, you can prohibit local work with a computer. If problems are displayed with the display of the remote desktop, you can try to reduce the resolution, data transfer, as well as hide wallpaper display in the mobile client settings. These parameters can be selected for both separate connections and globally.

The control panel also makes it possible to quickly display a virtual keyboard. In addition to the Android keyboard, you can also work with additional keys: include CTRL, ALT, SHIFT, use the F1-F12 keys and others.

In the file transfer mode, you can see the remote computer file system and copy files from a PC to a mobile device or vice versa.

The TeamViewer Mobile Client remembers the identifiers of the computers to which the connection was performed, but if there are many remote PCs, it is more convenient to use the Computers and Contacts section to manage them. To do this, you will need to create a TeamViewer account (you can do it with both a mobile device and a computer). Next, you can create groups and add identifiers (and if you wish - and passwords) of computers to which you need to connect.

• Developer - Splashtop.
• Size - 18 MB
• Price - free (extension of functionality - $ 1.99 per month)

SPLASHTOP REMOTE - another free app, with which with Android devicesyou can manage a computer with Windows, Mac and Linux. It uses a slightly different distribution model than in TeamViewer. For non-commercial use, the program is free, but to use some additional features it is proposed to buy an extension. Among the paid options: access to a remote computer via the Internet (you can manage only for free on the local network) and the tools for conveniently creating annotations on the screen. Also, the free version has a limit on the number of computers to which you can connect - up to five.

To work with the application requires a splashtop account. You can create it in both the mobile application and the Splashtop Streamer client for the desktop system. To connect, as it is not difficult to guess, you need to log in on both devices under your account. After that, the mobile client will detect computers available for connection, and you can open a remote control session.

In the settings of the mobile client, you can even enable automatic connection when started. In this case, the list of available computers will not be displayed and the application will connect to the device for which the remote connection session was performed last.

By default, you do not need any additional passwords, but if you are worried about unauthorized access, in the desktop settings, you can enable a password request for the current Windows account. In addition, it is proposed to use the security code, that is, simply speaking, the password that will be needed to enter each time to connect.

Some security settings, which are available in other solutions in mobile applications, in splashtop is proposed to configure in the desktop client. For example, you can disable the displacement of the desktop on the local computer screen during the remote communication session. You can also block the use of the keyboard and mouse, initiate output from the account upon completion of the remote work.

One of the features of the splashtop is the transfer to the mobile device HD video with sound. Thanks to this, you can, for example, look at the tablet film that is running on the computer, or remotely play a computer game. At the request of the user during the SPLASHTOP remote communication session, it can only transmit sound to a mobile device (it will not be alone), not to transmit sound (it will be heard locally) or to translate it and there.

With a remote connection, the screen resolution on the computer does not change, and if otherwise was not specified in the client settings - you can continue to work on the local PC. To manage a computer desktop with Android, a row of gestures are provided (for beginners are offered tips on their use), as well as a touch panel.

The cursor parameters can be controlled by changing sensitivity and speed. On your mobile device, you can view the computer desktop in the original resolution or scale it under the size of the small screen.

• Developer - WYSE TECHNOLOGY INC.
• Size - 11 MB
• Price - free (with some limitations)

Another free solution, with which you can remotely access the computer's desktop, is PocketCloud. True, for Linux users it does not fit - the desktop version only supports computers with Mac or Windows. Mobile client is free for use with only one computer. To remove this restriction, as well as to obtain some additional functions, you need to purchase PocketCloud Remote Desktop Pro.

One of the strengths of the application is the ability to select a connection type. The default is the easiest way that does not require any technical knowledge from the user - through Google App Engine. In this case, you need to enter your Google account data in the client program for the desktop and in a mobile application. After that, the computer will appear in the list of available devices on the mobile screen - and you can start a connection session to it.

For advanced users, PocketCloud offers two more remote connection options - through the RDP protocol, which is used in Windows, as well as through the popular VNC system. And in that and in another case, it will be necessary to enter the IP address of the computer to which you want to connect.

After connecting on the screen of the mobile device, a special navigation element - wheel with various functions appears on the cursor. It is convenient for them if you need to click right-click, closer to a specific screen area, perform scrolling or display a virtual keyboard.

The mobile client settings provide a number of settings to improve the quality of the image transmission. So, you can disable the menu animation, themes, wallpapers, high quality fonts.

⇡ Conclusion

Almost all application developers for remote computer management provide free of charge for non-commercial use. And you need to recognize that for the usual tasks of the proposed functions is quite enough. Each of the applications is something attractive: To work with Microsoft Remote Desktop, you do not need to install additional software on a computer, Splashtop Remote provides sound transmission to a mobile device, PocketCloud is interesting to that offers several connection options. Finally, TeamViewer looks more attractive, as it has a separate mode to transfer files, it can work both on the local network and via the Internet, and does not impose restrictions on the number of computers to which you can connect.