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Remote access — the ability to control a computer from a different location over the network — might not be something you need to use every day. However, it does come in handy in certain situations.

If you need to access Windows applications or PCs using your Mac, a remote desktop connection is the way to go. Here's how to set up and use the connection. Activating and establishing a stable remote ...

It's cheap. It's easy to use. And it streams both audio and video. For simple remote access using an iPad, there might not be a better app. Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on ...

1. You will need to be connected to UAB's Campus VPN or Hospital VPN, before you may proceed with the following steps. 2. Go to the Start Menu and search for, and open, Remote Desktop Connection. 3.

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