What is remote access? Remote access technology allows you to take control of your computer from another device — be it a smartphone, tablet, or another PC. It lets you view your desktop, access files ...

How to remote access another computer How to use VPN on a Mac Go to Purdue's VPN website. Enter your username and password. Download the program. Open Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client. Put in ...

Remote computer access from a mobile device used to be challenging. Now, Chrome Remote Desktop offers an easy way to take remote control.

Need to access a remote PC from another computer or a mobile device? Microsoft's Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) tool will let you connect from afar.

How to Access Another Computer Using an IP Address. All editions of Windows 7 enable users to access another PC using either a hostname -- an alphanumeric label assigned to a computer -- or an ...

Remote access to computer files can be incredibly useful when you can't bring everything with you. Use these tools to access your files from anywhere.

Chrome Remote Desktop can be installed in any machine with a Chrome browser, regardless of the operating system. This brings the possibility of not only accessing your ...

No matter which method you use, the first step to connecting to another computer is enabling remote access. On a PC, go to Start, right-click Computer, and choose Properties.

Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explores how you can help troubleshoot a computer issue remotely on Windows or a Mac. There are a variety of options.