Not looking for things that are only trial or pro purpose, I use chrome remote desktop but I imagine there’s better options?

    • retrospectology@lemmy.worldBanned
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      2 years ago

      RDP is kind of limited because it’s a virtual session. It’s useful if you only need to do stuff while you’re actively connected but you can’t, for example, remote in and start an app or process going and then disconnect and have that app continue. When you d/c your profile is essentially logged out. Your activity also can’t be viewed by a user on the remote system, if you needed to collaborate or assist somehow.

      UltraVNC has worked ok for me for windows systems. It has some of that open-source clunk to the UI, but is pretty straight forward and does what I need.

    • Otter@lemmy.caEnglish
      1·
      2 years ago

      RustDesk says that it’s compatible with Windows. Is RDP better still?

      • Unmapped@lemmy.ml
        4·
        2 years ago

        Depends on use case. If your trying to remoting to a friends PC to help them do something. Rustdesk.

        If your remoting to your own PC. Say connecting to a windows machine at home from your work computer. RDP.

        Also as others have mentioned. Best to use RDP through something like tailscale or zerotier. So you don’t have to open a port for it.

  • ArtVandelay@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    2 years ago

    If yoy need rdp, ssh, and vnc, i really like apache guacamole. If you want remote assistance software, i like rust desk.

  • cleverusername@lemm.ee
    1·
    2 years ago

    TeamViewer, not a fan of the new interface, but it functions well.

    I use it to help multiple family members.

  • Captain Poofter@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    2 years ago

    I have had nothing but great experience from Parsec. It’s gaming intended, but works perfectly for simple remote desktop use as well. Very low latency. Can start when windows boots, so you can even sign in remotely if you need to restart. Free