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Connect to an XP machine using Remote Desktop
With Remote Desktop, youcan connect to your Windows XP machine from anywhere on your Local AreaNetwork LAN. You can even set it up so that you can connect to themachine over the Internet from anywhere in the world. Prior to Windows XP, if you wanted thiskind functionality, you had to...
Tags: desktop, Internet, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, remote desktop, Remote Desktop Web Connection
Blog posts 2006-09-18
How to enable Remote Desktop on a remote computer
The other day I set up a new workstation for an employee in a remote office.  We are a small company so I usually have new computers shipped to me in our main office where I configure them before shipping them out.  In a hurry to get the XP machine out the door I...
Tags: Desktop, Remote Desktop, Remote Location, Domain, Remote Office, Computer, Productivity, Tim Malone
Blog posts 2008-01-17
Enhanced Remote Desktop security with Windows Vista
Im off from my regularly scheduled blogging this week but heres something really cool with the new Windows RDP Remote Desktop Protocol. You can now use strong TLS/SSL authentication and FIPS Federal Information Processing Standard grade encryption on Windows Vista Remote Desktop just like you could with Windows Server...
Tags: Desktop, Security, Vista
Blog posts 2007-03-13
Take advantage of Windows XP Pro's multiple monitor support for Remote Desktop Connection
If you manage Windows XP Pro systems via Remote Desktop Connection RDC with multiple monitors, you'll want to get the newest version of RDC (Terminal Services Client 6.0) because of its invaluable support for multiple monitors. After you download RDC (Terminal Services Client 6.0), you can use...
Tags: Desktop, Monitor, Remote Desktop, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Monitors & Displays, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Hardware, Components, Operating Systems, Software, Greg Shultz
Blog posts 2007-10-24
Terminal Services Gateway is a good way to go for remote desktop
The Terminal Services Gateway is simply a HTTPS-based connection for remote desktop. It does this by providing native encryption, using port 443, allowing enhanced logging, policy configuration, and centrally controlling the remote desktop connections. The Terminal Services Gateway is a new role that is made available with Windows Server 2008,...
Tags: Desktop, Gateway Inc., Remote Desktop, Terminal Services Gateway, Terminal Services, Rick Vanover
Blog posts 2008-12-28
Enable Remote Desktop in Windows Vista
Click and right-click on Computer and choose Properties. On the Tasks pane, choose Remote Settings. Select allow connections from computers running any version of Remote Desktop less secure. by Steven Warren
Tags: Desktop, Remote Desktop, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Computer, Productivity, Steven Warren
Blog posts 2007-09-21
Enabling Remote Desktop on Windows Server 2008 Core Edition
Remote Desktop is the lifeblood of the Windows server administrator. IT pro Rick Vanover shows how simple it is to enable remote connections on the Core Edition of Windows Server 2008. by Rick Vanover
Tags: Rick Vanover
Blog posts 2009-03-31
Product Spotlight: Bomgar B200 remote desktop support appliance
Help desks, call centers and customer support offices can leverage the Bomgar B200 appliance to implement secure remote desktop access to users, clients, customers and others in local and remote locations. by Erik Eckel
Tags: Appliance, Desktop, Remote Desktop, Help Desk, Call Centers, It Operations, Erik Eckel
Blog posts 2009-04-28
How do I... Remote desktop to a Windows XP PC from Windows Vista?
Microsoft Windows Vista adds several layers of system security above and beyond what was used in Windows XP. In general, that is a good thing. However, those added layers of security sometimes interfere with an end user's experience. Completing a remote desktop connection to a PC running Windows XP from...
Tags: Desktop, PC, Remote Desktop, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software, Mark Kaelin
Blog posts 2008-01-08
Take advantage of multiple monitors with Vista's Remote Desktop
Greg Shultz shows you how to activate Vista's Remote Desktop support for multiple monitors and how to create a specially configured shortcut that will relieve you from having to rely on command line activation in the future. by Greg Shultz
Tags: Desktop, Monitor, Remote Desktop, Window, Microsoft Windows Vista, Chances, Monitors & Displays, Hardware, Components, Greg Shultz
Blog posts 2008-07-30
Resolving Remote Desktop Protocol connectivity issues in Windows Server 2008
Windows servers and clients occasionally have issues connecting to remote desktop. Rick Vanover drops a few of his secrets to correcting this problem. by Rick Vanover
Tags: Desktop, Microsoft Windows Server, Remote Desktop, Rick Vanover, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware
Blog posts 2009-05-19
Remote Desktop Manager from Devolutions: The ultimate server and device management utility?
Managing multiple systems can be a challenge for even the most experienced administrator, which is why tools designed to ease the task burden can be such a welcome relief. Scott Lowe talks about one such tool from Devolutions called Remote Desktop Manager. by Scott Lowe
Tags: Desktop, Remote Desktop, Server, Tool, Productivity, Scott Lowe
Blog posts 2009-07-07
Restrict number of monitors for Remote Desktop sessions
Rick Vanover explains how Windows Server administrators can set a policy to limit the number of monitors presented in a Remote Desktop session. by Rick Vanover
Tags: Desktop, Group Policy, Monitor, Microsoft Windows Server, Remote Desktop, Microsoft Windows, Group Policy Configuration, Monitors & Displays, Servers, Hardware, Components, Rick Vanover
Blog posts 2010-01-11
Configure Microsoft Windows Home Server to allow remote access
Remote accessThis article is also available as a TechRepublic download and as a TechRepublic gallery.Windows Home Server WHS is an upcoming product from Microsoft that will bring a host of features currently only available in corporate networks to home users. Among the features is the ability to remotely access your...
Tags: Windows, Servers, Remote Access, Microsoft
Blog posts 2007-05-31
10 things to look for in a remote connectivity application
This information is also available as a PDF download.Remote access to workplace PCs and servers is no longer a luxury. Many organizations require that staff, technology administrators, and business owners regularly connect remotely to central or branch office systems, whether they're traveling, working from home, or visiting another site.However, not...
Tags: Remote Access, Networking
Blog posts 2007-06-25
How do I... Configure and use LogMeIn Pro remote access software?
Remote access may well be the greatest innovation in computing since the mouse. Unfortunately, the remote access configuration process is daunting. Everything from antivirus programs to flaky modems to firewalls can single-handedly derail remote connection attempts. Remote connection alternatives try to overcome these obstacles with ease of...
Tags: Menu, LogMeIn, Microsoft Corp., User, Figure J LogMeIn Pro, Figure K LogMeIn Pro, Remote Access, Microsoft Windows, Telecommunications, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Erik Eckel
Blog posts 2007-10-08
Quick and easy remote support with CrossLoop
Enterprise help desks often rely on Windows Remote Desktop, Remote Assistance, or VNC software to remotely control user desktops. Unfortunately, these options can be difficult to use when supporting home users or computers on different networks or separated by firewalls. Ive had very little luck talking a novice computer user...
Tags: remote support, CrossLoop
Blog posts 2007-03-09
How do I ... remote desktop to a Windows XP PC from Windows Vista?
With the recent outbreak of a new variant of the H1N1 virus Swine Flu, companies have been forced to consider their emergency response to a pandemic. Telecommuting via remote access and VPN should play an integral part in those plans. by Mark Kaelin
Tags: Desktop, PC, Remote Desktop, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, H1N1 Flu, Telecommuting, Microsoft Windows, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Operating Systems, Software, Mark Kaelin
Blog posts 2009-05-05
10 services to turn off in MS Windows XP
As I pointed out on 19 October, in point number four of the article 10 security tips for all general-purposes OSes, an important step in the process of securing your system is to shut down unnecessary services. As long as Microsoft Windows has been a network capable operating system,...
Tags: Security, Window, Microsoft Corp., Service, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software, Chad Perrin
Blog posts 2007-11-07
10 tips for remotely administering workstations
Relying on various technologies to remotely administer workstations can save you a significant amount of time and money. Here are some pointers to help you get the most out of remote administration tools and tactics. Note: This information is also available as a PDF download. #1:...
Tags: Workstation, Information Technology, User, Workstations, Remote Administration, Rick Vanover
Blog posts 2007-11-12


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