Remote access applications allow you to solve a number of problems. Previously, similar products were used exclusively in corporate networks, but recently they have become quite widespread among non-professionals. An overview of programs for remote access to a computer is presented in the article.
General information
You can compare the remote connection with the remote control. That is, to administer a PC you do not have to leave your apartment. Large firms in this case save financial resources, as IT employees in the vast majority of cases do not need to be sent on business trips.
For ordinary users, such tools are also necessary from time to time. For example, if a relative or friend not computer savvy asks for help, just ask him to run a small program on his machine, which is very convenient.
Going on a trip, you can install the application on your PC or laptop, so that even from afar you can copy important documents from it.
Anyplace control
This utility has two operating modes - administration and viewing. The first is designed to intercept PC control; it allows you to get full remote access to a client computer. The second only displays what is happening on the screen, and observation can also be conducted covertly.
The undoubted advantage of this tool is the ability to simultaneously administer two or more computers. In this case, in one operation, you can send a shutdown or reboot command to several machines at once.
Another interesting feature is the implementation of a shared buffer. By copying the file to a remote PC, you can paste it into the administrative one, and vice versa. Work with text and graphic elements is carried out similarly. In addition, a message can be sent to the remote computer at any time.
Connection Methods
How to establish a connection between machines? Anyplace Control offers the following three options:
- IP connection. The classic way. For administration, the client PC must be on the same local network as the administrator or have an external static IP address.
- Account connection. To implement it, you must register on the official website of the software manufacturer. After that, add all the PCs to your account. The main advantage of this approach is the ability to remotely control a computer via the Internet, even if its IP address is dynamic.
- Connecting by ID does not require the user to install the utility. After downloading the installation package, you should put a checkmark next to the item "Launch". A window with the columns "ID" and "Password" will appear on the screen. All data from them should be transferred to the administrator; he must also select "Connect by ID" in the application menu and enter the information he received.
Ammyy admin
Ammyy Admin can work without installation. The utility combines great functionality and a clear interface. For home use, the tool is absolutely free. Supported operating systems include Windows, BSD, and Linux.
The main window consists of two modules - client and operator. Connection is made according to a randomly generated ID, however, there is the possibility to use the IP address. The client part can be completed at any time. This sets a ban on remote control of a computer via the Internet.
The application has an address book. It adds computers to which you can connect. For ease of navigation, the user is provided with the functions of combining a PC into groups, changing the order of addresses, adding new contacts manually. At the same time, you can’t track whether a user is online.
Basic operating modes
Ammyy Admin has several connection modes:
- Desktop - a complete interception of desktop management.
- File manager. Transfer files between computers.
- Microsoft RDP Launch Windows Remote Administration Tools.
- Voice chat.
- Speed test. Check network speed.
As for RDP, the settings do not use the standard Windows dialog, but the tools built into the utility. At the same time, the “Network” tab allows you to select codecs and color resolution, which is useful if the remote computer is connected to the Internet at a low speed.
Supremo Remote Desktop
Supremo Remote Desktop is a handy portable utility specially designed to provide remote assistance to users. The program runs only under the control of operating systems of the Windows family.
The application does not require installation. You can download it absolutely free from the developer's site. Before starting work, the program must be running on both computers. Traditionally, there are two modes: server and client. To start the first option, you need to click on the "Start" button. In the "Your credentials" field is the information that the administrator needs to connect: ID number and password. At the beginning of each session, these values are randomly generated.
If the user has enabled the Ask authorization function, without his consent it will be impossible to log on to the remote computer. This is the best way to protect against unauthorized access. To connect to the host on the administrative PC, enter the identifier in the column under the heading "Your partner". In addition, you can select a contact in the address book.
Available in Supremo Remote Desktop and file manager. It looks like a classic TotalCommander with two panels. Both downloading documents to a client machine and transferring them to a server are available. Surveillance mode and voice chat are not provided.
Teamviewer
Describing the best programs for remote access to a computer, you can not ignore TeamViewer. For use outside the corporation, this tool is completely free. The program not only runs on popular operating systems, it can also be installed on a phone or tablet running iOS and Android. Separately, highlight the QuickSupport solution, which does not require installation and is perfect for performing urgent tasks.
The full version of the utility provides both client and operator parts. The interface is designed as a single window, in which there are two tabs - "Conference" and "Remote control".
Remote control
The user is provided with a unique ID number (it is necessary to identify the PC) and a password (which can be randomly generated or set independently). The administrator, knowing both of these values, can gain remote access to the computer via the Internet.
Several connection modes are available:
- Management: full control capture. However, the user is not blocked at this time, which can create inconvenience. All operations are performed in a single window. In this case, you can change the resolution, scale, switch between monitors.
- File transfer. Like many other programs of this type, TeamViewer uses a classic two-panel manager. All standard actions are available in it: delete, copy, move, create folders, rename.
- VPN This mode is designed to organize a virtual local area network. It can be used to view shared directories or access devices.
Conferences
This tab provides tools for organizing blitz conferences or connecting to an existing one. The free version has a limit of 25 participants. It is worth noting the possibility of using voice and video communications, screen demonstrations, recording sessions in AVI format. The Whiteboard function resembles a blackboard, it is used for drawing.
To make access to devices quick and easy, the Contacts module has been added to TeamViewer. In addition, with its help you can send a message to a remote computer, create a personal or group chat.
All incoming and outgoing traffic is encrypted by the utility. Digital documents are attached to documents transferred from one PC to another. A file cannot be transferred if the end user has not given consent.
UltraVNC
The main advantage of this program is that it is absolutely free even for commercial use. At the same time, many paid analogues are inferior to it in terms of functionality.
The server side of the utility is very interesting. If you want to hide its presence on the PC, you can call the configuration dialog and restrict user privileges. However, he will not only be able to close the program or change its parameters, but also to check whether it is running.
I must say that the administration tools implemented in UltraVNC allow you to take control of a remote PC without unnecessary questions, even if the end user does not want to. It is difficult to think of why remote access to a computer at such a level in a home network is necessary, but UltraVNC is indispensable for system administrators who monitor the performance of dozens of machines. In addition to the features described above, the application has a keyboard and mouse lock function immediately after connecting to a client PC. If you activate it, no one can prevent the operator in the process.
The utility also has a View Only mode (view only). When it is turned on, the administrator only monitors the screen. In this case, the detection of his presence is excluded.
All the main controls of the server PC are located on top of the viewport. With their help, you can easily send the CTRL + ALT + DEL key combination information to a remote computer, switch between full-screen and window modes, open the Start menu, update data if the picture on the screen is frozen, open personal correspondence with a client, or start file manager.