subject: Remote desktop to your other computers on your home network [print this page] Author: Mitz Author: Mitz
Why would anyone want to remote desktop to another computer in your own house? Good question, however once you have tried remote desktopping you will never look back. Being able to use the remote desktop feature in Windows takes your home network to another level. Who would have ever thought that you, or any normal computer user could use one computer, but be actually working on another. What exactly is a remote desktop connection? A remote desktop connection isa connection you make between two computers. For example you might have a laptop that you can carrry around the house and a desktop computer in the office. With a remote desktop connection you can access the office computer via the laptop. Therefore to work on the office computer you do not have to be in the office. Once you are connected to the remote computer (the office computer), the laptop keyboard and mouse will now control the office computer. This will enable you to change files, save files, and even browse the internet on the office ocmputer via the laptop. How do you connect to another computer using remote desktop? Firstly you must have your home network setup. Then you need to enable remote desktop connections on both computers. You will need to know the other computers IP address or it's computer name. See more details about setting up a remote desktop connection. Benefits to using remote desktop on your home network? You can work on another computer using the programs it has without installing them on all your computers. You can alter files on the remote computer. You can do all the things you would usually do on the computer, without having to be infront of it. About the Author:
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