How do I control another computer via a local network? Recently this question more and more affects not only ordinary users personal computers but also administrators of local networks. I'll start by looking at a program that implements not only computer control, but also can control several machines at the same time.
Radmin - please love and favor!
Radmin: what is this program and how to use it?
This program is very famous on the Internet. It is advisable to download it from the official site. The program consists of two subroutines: "Radmin Viewer" and "Radmin Server". The first subroutine is installed on the computer from which the control will be carried out, and the second, respectively, on other computers. Let's start with setting up "Radmin Viewer".
How to set up Radmin Viewer?
After you install the program on your computer and run it, the main settings window will open in front of you.
Do not forget to install "Radmin Server" on other computers, as without this subroutine work will be impossible.
So, click on the "Connection" tab and go to the "Connect to" tab, a window will open in which you will need to specify the IP of the remote computer and click the "OK" button.
The next window will ask you for a username and password, which you will need to set in the "Radmin Server" settings.
After entering the data, a connection will be made, and you can control another computer by local network.
How can I find out the IP address of another computer and configure access to Radmin Server?
Now it's time to set up the second subroutine. After installing Radmin Server on the computer that you want to manage over the local network, in the lower right corner you will see the icon of two computers, when you hover over which you will see the IP of your computer.
Click on this icon with the right mouse button and go to the settings tab "Radmin Server".
Now you need to select the "Radmin" tab and click the "Access rights" button again.
In the next window, click the "Add" button and specify any username and password.
Check the "Full Access" tab and click the "OK" button. Now you have configured the access rights in the program and you can control this computer via the local network.
Modern phones can be safely equated with the real ones computer devices as they have many similar functions and capabilities. That is why, even from a mobile device, it is possible to carry out full or partial control of a home stationary terminal or laptop. Next, we will consider how to control a computer through a phone using some standard tools operating system or additionally installed utilities. The popular TeamViewer program will be considered separately, since it is it that is considered the most convenient for performing actions of this kind.
General principles of access to a computer from a mobile device and connection options
In order to connect from a mobile device to your home or office terminal, an access technology called RDP or, more simply, a connection to a remote "Desktop" is used.
But in order to carry out remote access to the computer, it is necessary to install special software in the system and on the smartphone in the form of an RDP client, which will connect two devices via the Internet. And in most cases, it is absolutely unimportant which way a PC or mobile device is connected to the Internet. So, for example, a computer or laptop can use a WiFi connection, and access from a smartphone will be made through a 3G / 4G module using the services of a mobile operator.
If both the computer and the smartphone (tablet) are supposed to be synchronized at home, the most simple solution will connect to one WiFi network or establish a connection via the Bluetooth module. But not all computers and laptops have such modules available. Therefore, you will have to initially make sure that they are there and are in an active state.
Mandatory conditions for ensuring uninterrupted access to the computer
If you figure out how to control a computer remotely via a phone, you cannot ignore some important aspects, without the knowledge of which all attempts to pair devices via the Internet will be doomed to failure. Not to mention the activation of RDP clients and correct setting connection on a PC and a smartphone, it should be remembered that both devices were connected to the Internet at the time of connection.
And absolutely for all types of connections, it is necessary that the computer or laptop be turned on. In addition, it is highly recommended to completely disable the sleep mode (hibernation), which is done quite simply in the settings of the power supply schemes.
How to control a computer via a phone via WiFi?
To connect over VPN networks to gain access over the Internet mandatory condition is the presence of special programs called RDP clients.
Today, quite a lot of such software has been developed, and we will dwell on some of the most popular programs separately. But in most cases, this approach mainly concerns Android devices, and not related operating systems such as combinations of Mac OS x and iOS or Windows any versions and Windows Phone.
System access via Bluetooth connection
Now let's see how to control a computer via a bluetooth phone. Remote access to a stationary terminal or laptop via Bluetooth technology can also be used, but there are limitations.
First of all, they relate to the range of the built-in radio modules themselves, as well as the lower connection speed. In addition, quite often you can find problems related to the fact that remote access to a computer is impossible only due to incorrect identification of the paired devices, and sometimes the smartphone may not detect a computer and vice versa, and even with the appropriate software installed. Therefore, this method of connection is not very popular.
How to Control a Computer with a Windows Phone: The Easiest Synchronization Method
Since operating Windows systems and Windows Phone are siblings, let's start with them. In order to solve the problem of how to manage, you first need to configure the PC access parameters and activate similar settings on the WP-smartphone.
On a PC, for this, the computer properties section is used, which is called from the right-click menu corresponding to the "Desktop" icon, after which the transition to additional system settings is carried out, and permission is set on the remote access tab.
In the question of how to control a computer via a phone, it should be noted that on a smartphone it will not be enough just to find a remote PC after a search, you also need to enter its IP address, and for the connection itself, use a Microsoft account.
When trying to connect, you may sometimes get a certificate error notification (and this is not uncommon). In this case, check the box next to the ignore line (disable repeated certificate request) and press the connection button again. But the saddest thing is that the technique Remote Desktop runs exclusively on Windows Phone version 8.1. For all other modifications, you will have to use third-party programs.
Best management programs
Among the huge number of utilities that make it completely simple to solve the problem of how to control a computer via a phone, it is worth mentioning several of the most popular utilities that allow you to optimally and simply configure the required connection:
- Google's Chrome client
- Unified Remote;
- VLC client for multimedia content;
- TeamViewer, etc.
Chrome RDP client
This client is installed simultaneously on a PC and a smartphone, but for its work in a stationary system, the latest version is required Google browser Chrome. In most cases, this particular utility is ideal for solving the question of how to control a computer through an Android phone.
After installation in the computer browser, you need to go to the address chrome: // apps /, select the installed add-on and use the start button. Next, the permission of the remote connection is selected, after which the program itself is installed online.
After launching, you will have to come up with a special PIN-code and proceed to setting up your smartphone. Here, in running application the connected PC will be detected automatically, and all that remains is to enter the previously generated code to confirm the connection, after which the smartphone screen will display what is displayed in this moment on a computer or laptop.
Unified Remote
To use this program, you must first install it on a PC that will act as a server and on a smartphone as a client. The operating system in which the utility will be used is irrelevant.
After starting the application on the computer, the client is activated on mobile device where the server section is selected. The search will automatically find the connected PC and will only have to connect to it.
The application only supports WiFi and Bluetooth, and is not suitable for other connection methods. In addition, it is produced in free version with a basic set of functions and paid with advanced tools.
VLC Direct Pro media client
In the question of how to control a computer through a phone, you can also use the VLC client. True, the restrictions apply only to the fact that you can only access multimedia, and then, provided that the player of the same name is launched on a PC.
Initially, in the player's settings in the section for displaying all parameters, which is located in the main toolbox, you should set the choice of the web interface, after which you can connect to it from your smartphone or tablet. If for some reason the connection does not work, you may have to enter the IP of the computer.
What to Prefer for Bluetooth Connection
Bluetooth connection is used extremely rarely (except perhaps only for file exchange), so there is no point in dwelling on it (most of the operations are similar to the previous methods).
As for the recommended programs, the most powerful program Monect PC Remote, which has several modes of operation and can be used even for modern computer games, taking into account their specifics and genre (shooters, aircraft simulators or races, etc.), not counting other features.
TeamViewer: installation, configuration, use
Finally, we have before us the most popular utility - free program TeamViewer. As in other cases, the application is installed on both a PC and a smartphone with the only difference that the installer must be launched on the computer as an administrator.
At the installation stage, you need to indicate that the application is installed for remote control of the computer, and also check the box next to the line for non-commercial (personal) use. In the uncontrolled access window, simply press the continue button, after which you will need to come up with a computer name and a password with confirmation.
Let's assume the first option is selected. After carrying out such actions, a window will appear, which consists of three parts: information about your ID and password, a line for connecting to a remote PC by entering its ID, a list of all available computers. To connect to a partner, you will need to enter his ID and the password requested by the program.
Note: Passwords can change constantly. To prevent this from happening, a permanent (static) password should be set in the application settings.
In general, judging by user reviews, it is this program that is distinguished by enviable stability, as well as ease of installation and use in relation to stationary computer systems or laptops, and smartphones or tablets. But, alas, there is a fly in the ointment in this barrel of honey. Many users note that when many computers are shown in the list of systems available for connection, the program refuses to work completely, allegedly because of not personal, but commercial use (for example, when playing games with a team using mobile devices). When connecting between stationary systems, this is not the case. However, this is the only, albeit a very serious, defect.
Conclusion
That's all there is to establishing a remote connection to computers. Modern phones and tablets with the appropriate installed software carry out such procedures without any problems.
What should I choose to use? It seems that TeamViewer is nevertheless, since it is this program that has the greatest number of advantages, and the above problems when pairing with a single terminal are absent.
The rest of the programs can be used too. But for Chrome, you need to additionally install a browser, Unified Remote does not support some communication methods, the VLC client only provides partial access to the contents of the active player, and it is advisable to use Bluetooth connections, for example, when you want to make a regular control panel from your smartphone for your PC or laptop. and also use your smartphone as a control console in games.
Remote computer control programs allow you to remotely control another computer over the Internet or on a local network. This is convenient when you need to help a not very experienced user, for example, a relative or friend who is poorly versed in a computer to do something on it, without leaving your comfortable chair and without wasting your nerves and time. telephone conversations... Such programs are also convenient to use for remote work, for example, from home to connect to the office and vice versa - to access your home PC, for system administration of a whole fleet of computers and servers.
Let's carry out a comparative analysis of remote control programs, highlight their advantages and disadvantages.
TeamViewer
One of the most popular programs for remote access, it can be quickly downloaded and installed or immediately launched without installation, even an inexperienced user can handle this. When launched, the program displays a window with an ID and password for accessing this computer, and TeamViewer also allows you to connect to another computer by specifying its ID and password.Advantages:
The program has several basic modes of operation: remote control, file transfer, chat, and demonstration of your desktop. The program allows you to configure round-the-clock access to the computer, which will be convenient for system administration. The speed of work is quite decent, there are versions for all mobile platforms, for various operating systems, which is very pleasing. Simple and quite clear interface plus a number of additional utilities to expand the functionality of the program, will be useful for remote support services.
Disadvantages:
Although the program is free, but only for non-commercial use, and when working with it for more than 5 minutes, a number of difficulties arise, for example, TV can block a remote connection session, recognizing it as commercial use. For round-the-clock remote access or administration of multiple computers, computer network, you will have to pay for additional program modules. The cost of the program is high.
Outcome:
This program is ideal for a one-time remote connection or using it for short periods of time. It is convenient to use from mobile platforms, but not to administer a large number of computers. You will have to pay extra for additional modules.
LiteManager
A simple, but quite powerful program in terms of capabilities, consists of two parts, the first is Server, which must be installed or run on a remote computer and Viewer, which allows you to control another computer. To work, the program requires a little more skills and experience from the manager, although working as a server is even easier than in TeamViewer, the server can be installed once and no more action is needed from the user, the ID will always be constant, you can even set it yourself manually, which very easy to remember. LiteManager Free is free for personal and commercial use.
Advantages:
In addition to the main modes of remote access: remote control, file transfer, chat, task manager, registry editor, the program also has unique functions, for example: inventory, screen recording, remote installation. The program is free for use on 30 computers, it can be used for round-the-clock access without any additional modules. There are no restrictions on the working time. It is possible to set up your own server ID to set up corporate support. The program does not have any restrictions on the time of work and locks.
Disadvantages:
There is not enough client for mobile platforms or other systems, there are restrictions on 30 computers in the free version, for administration more you need to purchase a license. Some specific operating modes are available only in the Pro version.
Outcome:
Litemanager is suitable for providing remote support, for administering several dozen computers absolutely free of charge, for setting up your own remote support service. The cost of the program is the lowest in its segment and the license is not limited in time.
Ammy admin
The program is basically similar to TeamViewer, but with a simpler version. There are only basic modes of operation - viewing and control, file transfer, chat. The program can work without installation, free for non-commercial use.
Advantages:
A simple and lightweight program, you can work both on the Internet and in a local network, has minimal settings and does not require any special skills and abilities. Compared to TeamViewer, the licensing policy is milder.
Disadvantages:
A minimum of functions for remote control, it will be difficult to administer a large park of computers, with long-term use, more than 15 hours a month, the session can be limited or blocked, paid for commercial use,
Outcome:
This program is more suitable for a one-time connection to a computer and not very complex manipulations, for example, as an aid to an inexperienced user in setting up a computer.
RAdmin
One of the first remote control programs and known in its circle, I could not help but mention it, more intended for system administration, the main focus is on security. The program consists of two: a server component and a client component. It requires installation, it will not be easy for an inexperienced user to figure it out, the program is designed mainly to work by IP address, which is not very convenient for providing those. online support. The program is paid, but has a free trial period.
Advantages:
The program has high speed work, especially on a good network, thanks to the desktop capture video driver, increased reliability and security. Built in Intel technology AMT, which allows you to connect to BIOS remote computer and customize it. Only the main modes of operation are implemented: remote control, file transfer, chat, etc.
Disadvantages:
There is almost no way to work without an IP address, i.e. connect by ID. There is no client for mobile systems... No free version, only 30 days trial period. Skills are required to work with the program experienced user... When connecting a video, the driver can disable the Aero graphic shell, sometimes the screen flickers.
Outcome:
The program is more suitable for system administrators for administration of computers and servers in the local network. To work over the Internet, you may need to set up a VPN tunnel.
Surely not every PC user (especially a beginner) knows that a computer can be safely controlled from a distance, and fully! Those. as if you are sitting and working at your own computer, but from a distance, and do it, for example, from a tablet or another computer. This can be very convenient and, for example, I use this opportunity regularly. Why do I need it? I work a lot on the Internet, but I can't always sit at my computer. Sometimes I need to go somewhere or to someone, but some urgent business appears and I need my computer to open some program, start something, look. Carrying a computer with you always and everywhere is very problematic. It weighs about 4 kg for me, which feels good when carrying it :) But on the other hand, I always have a tablet or smartphone with me, from which at any time and from any place I can connect to my computer, which I leave at home turned on. And so I can work on it just as if I were at home. Another reason for remote access is the ability to ask a friend or colleague to help you deal with any problems in the settings, programs on your computer via remote access. Also, you yourself can help someone solve some problem on the computer by connecting remotely to this person. Well, the last thing ... It so happens that required computer is in a hard-to-reach place or you need to walk to it. In this case, it is also easiest to connect to it remotely and you're done!
In this article of mine, we will just talk about how to remotely control a computer from any device and with the help of this guide you will learn how to do it easily even as a complete beginner! We will consider the most, in my opinion, the most convenient program for this business - TeamViewer, and today I will tell you about the main most necessary and useful functions of it. Besides, it is also free for non-commercial use! There are only 2 conditions for remote device control: Internet connection on both devices, and TeamViewer on both devices.
Today, the TeamViewer program is supported, one might say, by all devices:
Smartphones based on Android, Windows Phone 8 operating systems;
Tablets on the same Android systems, Windows Phone 8;
IPad of all modifications;
Operating room computers Mac systems, Linux, Windows.
For all these devices, the TeamViewer application can be downloaded free of charge.
It is also interesting that you can control and vice versa - smartphones and tablets from a stationary computer.
So, let's start to understand the program step by step, starting with the process of its installation.
Installing TeawViewer
First you need to download the program itself. It is best to download from the official site, since there will always be the most latest version... Go to the official TeamViewer website using the link:
teamviewer
At the top of the page that opens, you can't help but notice the large button "Free full version". Here we press it:
After downloading the file, find it on your computer and launch it. The file will have the name: "TeamViewer_Setup_ru":
In the next window of the program, you will be prompted to select the option using TeamViewer... These settings can be changed after installation at any time. If you want to control this computer (on which you are installing the program) remotely, then immediately select the appropriate item. Otherwise, just select "Install".
Below you must select the item "Personal non-commercial use", since the program is distributed free of charge only for this use case.
At the end, put a checkmark "Show advanced settings" and click the "Accept - next" button:
Account control Windows entries may ask you for confirmation to proceed with the installation. Just click "Yes":
In the next window, we check the path where the program will be installed, and, if desired, change it. But I recommend leaving the default path. The options below can be omitted. All of them, if necessary, can be set after installation. Click the "Finish" button:
The quick installation process will begin, which will take from a few seconds to a minute.
This completes the installation of the TeamViewer software! Let's move on to its settings and application.
TeamViewer setup
Setting up uncontrolled access to the computer:
Now we can freely control this computer from any other device, wherever we are in the Internet access zone :) But for this we will deal with the information that we (or anyone else) needs to know so that we can connect to this computer remotely.
Data required for remote control of any device:
Perhaps the most important thing is to know the data by which you can connect remotely to the current computer.
To connect to this computer from another computer / device with TeamViewer installed, you only need to know:
ID of this computer;
Password for accessing this computer via TeamViewer (not to be confused with the password for logging into Windows!).
All these data are located in the main window of the program:
According to my example (see the image above) for remote access to this computer at the moment I need to specify ID: 900 288 832 and password: 6sx71k on the remote device.
The TeamViewer ID does not change for each specific computer. Those. the one that is indicated in the window you will always indicate when connecting remotely. There are 2 types of passwords in TeamViewer: temporary (random) and personal (permanent). Now more about this:
I hope you understand the difference in passwords :)
Now let's go through the main most important settings of the program.
Basic program settings:
To go to all the program settings, open the "Advanced" menu at the top and select the "Options" item:
We will immediately go to the "General" tab. Here you can enable or disable automatic start TeamViewer software when booting Windows... If you are going to control this computer remotely, then I strongly recommend leaving this item enabled. Then you do not have to start TeamViewer manually, and even more so if you are far away, and TeamViewer is on this computer will not start, you will not be able to connect to it.
Below you can see a message that you are linked to a previously created account. If you click the Delete button, you can break this link.
On this tab, there are no more important settings that are not set by default. Go to the next tab "Security".
On the "Security" tab, we can change the "Personal" password by specifying a new one and repeating it at the very top. Below you can set up a "random" password by specifying the number of characters. By default, this password will always be 6 characters long.
V last section"Rules for connecting to this computer" can be allowed or denied to log in remotely using a Windows password. It is safest to leave this parameter as default, i.e. - "Is not allowed". The easiest way to connect is through the TeamViewer password, and it will be safer that way.
Remote control tab. There are important settings... All of these settings are global - i.e. for any connection. But if you created for yourself account(as mentioned), then for each computer added to your personal list, you can set your own connection parameters, but more on that later.
This is how the settings look on this tab:
At the very top, you can adjust the image quality when connected to a remote computer. It is better to leave either "Automatic quality selection" or "Optimize speed". I always set the speed optimization to connect to a remote machine and work with almost no delays, even through Mobile Internet... There is only one drawback - the image quality (the way we see the remote computer) will not be the best, but sometimes this is not even noticeable.
Below, as you can see, the option "Hide wallpaper on a remote machine" is enabled. This means that when connected to a remote computer, the desktop background there will just turn black. I always leave this option on, so as not to waste resources downloading, at times, a large background image.
Even below are additional settings that are configured for each according to their preferences. For example, if the "Play computer sounds and music" function is enabled, you will hear all sounds of the remote computer accordingly.
It can be useful to enable the "Pass shortcut keys" option. If you enable this option, then having connected to the remote computer, you can use the keyboard shortcuts you are used to. For example, quick opening task manager - "Ctrl + Shift + Esc".
In general, here you configure it as you need it.
Let's go straight to the Computers & Contacts tab.
On the "Computers and Contacts" tab, your account settings will be displayed, in which you will then see all the remote computers and users you added. On this tab, you can change account information, as well as display settings for computers.
On this, we have sorted out the basic settings. Now let's move on to the main thing - remote computer control.
The principle of remote computer control
To control a computer or any other device (they must also have TeamViewer installed and configured!), We can, as I said, from any point where there is access to the Internet and we just need to know the ID of the controlled device and its password (random or permanent ). Knowing these 2 parameters, we can control the computer.
Let's try to connect to the computer remotely:
We indicate the password if you know the "personal" password of the remote computer. Otherwise, leave the field blank.
Specify the network name of the remote computer (for your convenience). It will appear in the list of your computers.
Optionally, you can specify a description of the added remote computer for convenience, if you have a large list of them.
In the "Window" list, I selected "Full Screen Mode". This means that when connecting to a remote TeamViewer computer will display the remote computer in full screen. It will look like you are fully working on that computer. You can choose another option, for example "Window mode", and then the remote computer will be displayed in the window.
In the "Quality" list, I always choose "Optimize speed" so as not to sacrifice performance, especially on a slow Internet connection.
Identity mode is always best set to TeamViewer Identity. Then you just need to know the password set for this or that computer in TeamViewer to connect to it.
In the main TeamViewer window, where the "Manage computer" section is located, specify the ID of the computer that we will control in the "Partner ID" field.
If you created an account, then we can immediately add the computer to our "Favorites" list by clicking the button with the star icon:
Before us will open a window with settings for accessing a computer, which we add to the list:
In the image above, I have marked the fields and lists where it is best to make changes:
The rest of the settings can be left with the "Inherited" value, because, as a rule, they are not necessary and, in extreme cases, can be adjusted at any time.
When the settings are specified, click the "OK" button.
The computers that you will add to your list will be visible in a separate window, as in my example in the image below:
In the example, I added a computer named "Test TeamViewer".
Now that the computer is in the list, to connect to it, simply double-click the left mouse button on its name. If you immediately specified the password, then it will not be requested and the connection will immediately occur (within a couple of seconds).
Another way to quickly connect to a computer, if for some reason you did not start an account and do not add computers to your favorites list, is just enter the ID in the appropriate field and click "Connect to partner":
By default, there is just the "Remote control" mode, which is what we need. And we can turn on the "File Transfer" mode at any time already during a remote session.
Now a window will be displayed where you need to enter the password to connect to the remote computer:
Enter the password and click the "Login" button.
Connection usually takes a couple of seconds, but this depends, respectively, on the speed of the Internet from one side and the other. After connecting to the remote computer, the window will look like this:
As you can see, the screen of the remote computer is black. As you probably remember, in the settings we left the option "Hide wallpaper on the remote machine" enabled. As a result, the wallpaper on the remote machine turned black, which will reduce resource consumption, and immediately after disconnecting from the remote computer, its desktop wallpaper will return to its previous appearance.
It's so simple and easy to connect to a remote computer :)
You will be able to fully control your computer at any distance, and at the same time it will look exactly as if you are sitting at that computer.
Let me remind you once again that the same can be done from almost any device. If you, for example, have an iPad, then download TeamViewer on it (it's always free!), Enter the ID and password of the remote computer, and that's it! You will connect and be able to control it directly from the tablet, and it is also very convenient!
Now let's look at some of the functions available to us during a remote session.
Functions available during a remote computer session using TeamViewer:
So, we are connected to a remote computer. At the top we see a panel with a set of functions. Let's go through the most necessary ones:
The button numbered "1" allows you to break the connection with the remote computer at the moment.
After any termination of a TeamViewer session on both devices, a window will appear indicating that the free session has ended. Just always click OK:
You can also instantly break the connection while behind that remote computer. For example, someone remotely assists you in setting up the system or fixes some problem. If suddenly that person began to do some actions on your computer, which, in your opinion, he absolutely does not need to do, then you can cut off the connection with only one button in the form of a cross (see the image below):
The button numbered "2" allows you to hide this panel of remote session functions.
The button numbered "3" allows you to instantly switch to full screen mode which I use 99% of the time.
A very useful feature is file transfer from local computer to remote and back. You can do this with a simple drag and drop required files from your computer window to the remote computer window.
Another way is to use a special manager - "File Transfer". It opens from the same panel that is fixed at the top. We select the item "File Transfer", and then again "File Transfer":
A special manager will open - an explorer. There is also nothing difficult here. We indicate from which folder of the local computer the file will be transferred, then we indicate the folder where the file will be transferred to the remote computer. Then we select the file itself on the local computer, which we will transfer and press the "Send" button:
The file will be transferred to the remote computer. In my example, I was transferring an image file called "" from the Downloads folder to the desktop of the remote computer:
After transferring the necessary data, the file transfer manager can be closed, and a window with statistics of your files transfer will be displayed, where you need to click "Close" again:
Or you can minimize this window.
There are 3 more very useful functions that are available during the remote session. This is an opportunity voice communication, video streaming and chat support.
All 3 of these functions can be activated by selecting the "Audio / Video" menu:
Here you can change the scaling, for example, enable full screen mode. Here, in the “Quality” submenu, you can select the quality you need for displaying content on the remote computer, for example, by enabling “Optimize speed”. Also here you can change the resolution of the remote computer (for example, if the resolution of your local computer is very different) and show / hide the wallpaper on the remote computer. Everything else is not so essential and necessary ...
Well, here, perhaps, is all the most useful thing you need to know about how to remotely control a computer using TeamViewer :) Cool program, isn't it? :)
The most important thing is that it is extremely simple, convenient, even a beginner can handle it. And, of course, it's free! In general, to be honest, I have not seen the best worthy replacement for the TeamViewer program.
And now I think that in a couple of weeks I will complete the article, and you will be able to familiarize yourself with the next testing of the new autoclicker!
Well, now I say goodbye to you for a week ... Good luck and always good mood! ;)
This lesson will tell you how you can control a computer from a distance, or rather, how to quickly and easily set up remote access.
Don't know what remote access is? I assure you, remote access is such a useful "thing" that will come in handy for every user, especially a beginner. And to make sure of this, let's figure out what it is and how to "do it" ...
To put it simply, remote access is working with a computer at a distance, i.e. the ability to connect via the Internet to someone else's computer (of course with the permission of the owner) and control it from your computer.
Why is this needed?
For example, your friend asks you to help figure out a program, but you are too lazy to go to his house, and it is unrealistic to do it over the phone. Or this friend generally lives in another city (or maybe even in another country). What to do in this case? Of course, it is better to "get" into his computer without leaving home, and show how the program works, while your friend will observe all your actions on his computer.
Or you yourself are in a situation where something incomprehensible is happening to the computer and you need the help of a specialist. In this case, instead of calling the assistant to your home, you simply organize remote access to your computer, after which the specialist will be able to "look" into your computer even from a thousand kilometers away.
If this sounds like a fairy tale to you, then you are mistaken! It is really real and very easy to do. Therefore, let's not waste any time and begin to understand how it works in practice.
So let's say we want to set up remote access between computer № 1 and computer№ 2 .
Let's agree that # 1 will mean the main computer, i.e. the computer from which remote access will be carried out. And let's assume that we are sitting at this computer.
And by number 2 we mean a computer, access to which we will be allowed, i.e. our client's (friend's) computer.
Thus, we (sitting at computer # 1) will have to get access to computer # 2, which can be located anywhere in the world.
The goal is clear and so now let's start connecting step by step.
To create remote access we will use special program, which is called TeamViewer.
Step 1: Prepare Computer # 1
Download and install on our computer full version TeamViewer software.
For non-commercial use this program is distributed free of charge, so feel free to download and proceed with the installation.
In the pictures below, you can see which settings I chose during installation:
Step 2: Prepare Computer # 2
Two options are possible here:
a) If remote access will be used ONLY in one direction (to this computer), then it is not necessary to install the full version of TeamViewer on this computer. It will be enough to download a small TeamViewer QuickSupport client module that does not require installation (and administrator rights). Downloaded, clicked on the downloaded file and it already works!
b) If computer # 2 will sometimes also be used as the main one, then it is necessary to install the full version of the program.
In this lesson, we will consider the first option, i.e. the client does not need to install anything, just download TeamViewerQS.
Step 3: Run the program on computer # 1TeamViewer
Step 4: The client launches the TeamViewerQS program on computer # 2
As you can see, in the window that appears for the client, there is some data that is necessary to configure remote access, namely ID and password.
Step 5: The client (computer # 2) tells us (computer # 1)ID and the password that the TeamViewerQS module gave him
To do this, you can use any available communication method (phone, icq, skype, e-mail, etc.)
Step 6: Enter the received data into computer # 1
First, enter the ID in the appropriate field:
For example, if we want to exchange files, then select the item File transfer, and if we want to show the work of some program or execute Windows customization, then select the item Remote control .
After that we press the button Connect to partner.
In the window that appears, enter the password received from the client and press the button Login to the system:
That's all!!!
If we did everything correctly and did not make a mistake when entering the data, then in a couple of seconds we will get access to computer # 2.
If the access method was selected Remote control, then it will look like separate window on our screen, inside of which everything that is currently displayed on the computer screen 2 will be visible:
Note that by default, the desktop image of computer # 2 will not be displayed (it will be black).
If we start to perform any actions in this window (open folders, copy or delete files), then the client will be able to observe all our actions on his screen (and he will be very surprised that the mouse cursor moves by itself :)).
With this access, we can control computer # 2, but we cannot copy files between our computers. Therefore, if we need to exchange files, when setting up the connection (after entering the ID), we must select the item File transfer.
In this case, after connecting, we will see a window similar to file manager:
All our disks will be displayed on the left in this window, and on the right the disks of the remote computer. Having opened any disk or folder, we can copy the necessary file to the folder we need.
As you can see, the program allows you to set up remote access even for a beginner in just a couple of minutes and does it without any additional settings... Well, if you have a desire to change any settings in the program itself, then you can do this by selecting the menu item Extras - Options.
