Remote desktop and VPN are different - RDP controls computers remotely, VPN connects to a home network. Choose a remote desktop app like TeamViewer, RustDesk, or Chrome Remote Desktop for easy access.

Remote access software enables you to access everything on your computer from anywhere. And perhaps more importantly, it lets you take control of someone else's computer. It's extremely useful for ...

Help Desk tech reporter Chris Velazco lays out how you can use tools in Windows and Apple computers to fix your parent or friend's computer.

Are you trying to access another PC remotely, but not sure which software to use? In this case, you may want to enable the Remote Desktop Connection in Windows 11/10. It’s a built-in feature that ...

Maybe a friend’s printer is on the fritz. Or your parents are wondering why their computer is running slower than usual. These mundane tech issues happen all the time, and I’d be willing to bet you’ve ...

RustDesk allows effortless screen sharing between Mac and Windows, just install it on both machines and you're good to go. Use the user-friendly interface for simple remote administration, and set a ...

We've all been there — whether it's a grandparent struggling with a new device or a parent confused by software updates. It’s frustrating when you want to help but can’t be there in person. While ...

It's cheap. It's easy to use. And it streams both audio and video. For simple remote access using an iPad, there might not be a better app. Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on ...

There's lost of ways to help your friends and family solve their tech problems. You can send them links to Lifehacker articles, tell them how to fix a problem over the phone, or you could fix the ...