Being away from your computer doesn't mean you can't use it. The top remote access software we've tested allows you to control your own machine or someone else's from afar.

Since Apple sunsetted macOS’s remote network connector, Back to My Mac, I have looked for a system that would provide full access to devices on my home LAN when I was outside the network (see “Apple ...

We are starting to get more requests from staff and management for remote access to our network. Some are using DSL, others cable modems and the rest dial up. Until recently, we only had a few ...

Networking doesn’t always require enterprise-grade software with high subscription costs. There are many free and low-cost networking tools that are lightweight and built to solve specific problems in ...

Virtual private networks have shortcomings when it comes to protecting remote network connections. These technologies can replace or supplement them. Once the staple for securing employees working ...

Remote access to your Synology NAS can be a daunting task, especially when considering the security risks of exposing it directly to the internet. The good news? There’s a solution that bypasses these ...

Network and support admins find this capability invaluable, particularly if they must access and interact with PCs (including those running Windows Server as well as desktop versions of Windows) in ...

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) allows you to access your computer over a network, but connecting from outside your local network (over the internet) introduces additional challenges. If you can connect ...