Comments on: Remote Desktop Connection updated: connect to a PC through your Mac

By: Nitin Badjatia

Nitin Badjatia — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 13:08:29 +0000

Kevin,

Microsoft's remote connector is pretty good, but I've actually been getting more mileage with a combination of these two open source tools:

Mac - Chicken of the VNC
Win - Ultra VNC

That combination just seems to be much more responsive than the Microsoft app. I use Chicken/Ultra to connect to an XP machine that acts as a home file server from my MacBook Air.

Just another option, I guess.

Nitin

By: vm-01

vm-01 — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:53:32 +0000

I can vouch for logmein.

Personally I am using ultravnc now. The trick is connecting using a Hamachi VPN. That way you get both security and convenience.

By: Mitchell Oke

Mitchell Oke — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:50:23 +0000

Kevin, for remote access over the net you can't go past LogMeIn. I've been using them for well over a year and nothing compares to the ease of use. The free version is great for just controlling the computer, but the paid versions offer a fair more functionality if you need it.

By: Kevin C. Tofel

Kevin C. Tofel — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:31:06 +0000

Absolutely agree Cody and I inadvertently overlooked that in my screenshot. Thanks!

By: Cody B

Cody B — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:29:15 +0000

It’s very unsafe to leave an RDP port open to the net. Not sure if that’s what you meant, but just making sure everyone’s aware.