How to Remotely Control PCs! Tech Tips Suggested Software

[@SUPREMEMASTER1]

Remember when TeamViewer didn't constantly give you that "COMMERCIAL USE DETECTED" notification? Good times...

[@LanWarsFiberXxX]

just change your network adapter mac address ... it is easy.... just google it

[@alexting8868]

@@LanWarsFiberXxX once changed free for life? or no to change monthly?

[@LanWarsFiberXxX]

@@alexting8868 after i changed mac address COMMERCIAL USE DETECTED was gone for good, but now i use program called AnyDesk, similar to TW and free for now

[@SeleTraining]

Use Windows 10 Quick Assist. Demo is available in this Windows 10 tips and tricks video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZyug6t3ip2bgM0

[@alexcheetah79]

When you realize that Ncix Tech Tips has outlasted the entire store.

[@JarneDeprez]

Euhm Linus, you said that Windows 8 does not come with Remote Desktop and you need to download their app for it, however i am using the latest version of Windows and i can just search in my apps for remote and it'll show up without installing any app. Have used it and it works. I use VNC, Remote Desktop and Team Viewer.

[@ShawnStrickland]

^^^^^^

[@gavinblack4994]

Blame keys he wrote the script :P

[@cameeiwebb935]

Speedlegs_ can i spy on my husband computer this way? lol 😁

[@notandy2559]

LINUS YOU ARE THE MAN!! I'm currently typing this on my Nexus 5X with TeamViewer connected to my PC in the other room, i have tried multiple times to use the Remote Desktop app from Windows but it does not give anything but error codes and no explanation as to why it just doesn't want to work. so i don't even know how the app works. Sure enough TeamViewer works as easy as you say. Downloaded on both devices and created an account within minutes, now i can watch my various long file transfers and processes from my bed without having to get up in the middle of the night! TECH FTW AGAIN! Thanks buddy

[@BaoNguyen-iv1zx]

I love you man! Every time I have a tech problem./question and I land on one of your videos I know I'm gonna get good info.

[@AceKulpster]

"If they like twice, does it unlike?" I knew this for a long time now, yes.

[@ComputerArea]

I am a technician and an enthusiast, I have used teamviewer for years. It's not only very strait forward with use and installation, but it is also free and comes with nearly all features. Additionally it can be configured pretty much anyway you like, from VPN, file transfers, advanced security, permissions and so on. You can even use the built in chat and audio and video. It is by far one of if not the best remote desktop software. Again, it is very easy to install and use, it can be configured with advanced settings as well for the know hows. Teamviewer also has different clients, even ones downloadable without an install required, so you can connect to a desktop simply by opening a file. I have configured a shortcut on my desktop to instantly connect with the ID and Password parameters in the shortcut for instant access.

[@Kakkarot211]

teamviewer rocks,I've used it for years

[@HaouasLeDocteur]

I have used them all, Windows Remote Desktop stands out both in terms of difficulty setting up and quality. It's a pain to set up and requires you to forward ports and know the remote IP... It's also only on Pro versions but when the connection is quick enough, it's so good you don't feel AT ALL like you're on another computer. Also, I believe the remote desktop app is included in Windows 8 by default...

[@xXWipeout4Xx]

I use VNC. Super easy to use all you need to do is set up passwords for the system and get the ip of that computer you want to connect to and you are rolling.

[@chongyboy123]

Is it laggy at all?

[@xXWipeout4Xx]

Christopher jong It is a bit laggy from my experience. The lag might be partly my connection though

[@xXWipeout4Xx]

***** I completely forgot about the ports. When I first used Teamviewer I didn't really like it. This was a few years ago now. Maybe it's better but I just personally like VNC better.

[@344vengence]

I personally like ultra vnc, lads of optionslike file transfer, chat, and encryption. Real vnc, and tight vnc are also usefull but lack features above.

[@MichaelFlatman]

vnc or more specifically UVNC is excellent it has reasonable compatibility (theres an ipad app) and the compression is good enough to be able to control on 3g and have a live desktop stream!!

[@brokenstudiotv]

One of the Remote's i use is "Remote Controll Collection". It is a really nice, fast, easy and free app for android (i'm not sure about iOS). It has a lot of cool features, and it's also pretty fast, though you can buy the Pro Version which has more features such as Live Screen which shows your computer's screen directly on your Phone. The downside is that you can only connect to a computer that is connected on the same network, so you're not going to be able to connect if you're away from home and not in the same network.

[@Nimby45]

TY so much for this vid. I know its 2014 and I should already know this, but it really helped me out. Thx

[@warnematt]

I've been using TeamViewer since it was in version 2. I've installed it on all of my family member's computers, and it's a life saver. Much better than trying to do things over the phone

[@sentar6969]

I would like to see a more up-to-date version of this Content please

[@ng3027]

I'm wondering whether the video was meant to start at 0:03 or not

[@epender]

I think they felt like leaving the clap in for once.

[@epender]

It was pretty pathetic and didn't make an obvious clap sound.

[@iamSanchitt]

I found this amazing article on teamviewer alternatives. The article most of the people shared has some mistakes when I did them pratically but this article which I saw, is the best article I’ve read on teamviewer alternatives. Here’s the link techingames.com/4-softwares-that-you-can-use-instead-of-teamviewer/

[@DominikJirajhaGriesser]

I personally use the Win Remote Desktop Service serverside and Clientside I use Royal TS since I have to mange multiple connections the same time sometimes. :)

[@TheSupermazter]

teamviewer is the best, definitely

[@jennd8935]

TeamViewer is excellent EXCEPT if the app thinks you are using it for commercial purposes, then it will lock you out until you send a log of your connections and they determine if you are or are not using it for commercial purposes. I used it to monitor home cameras and on more than 1 occasion I've had to prove it's not commercial

[@dathotbox]

going through that right now, just started using AnyDesk instead. So far so good

[@c.k2790]

How can we unlock that?

[@fredthewaterboy]

Also doesn't allow free version on server OS.

[@ParadoxdesignsOrg]

Windows Remote Desktop is all I've ever used. Teamviewer looks pretty damn handy though.

[@lyonishimura5485]

I use Windows remote desktop because of the mouse support. In the iPad or any android tablet you can right and left click like in Windows, with a good connection feels like a native Windows.

[@exodkk]

I work in a service desk environment. we use DameWare and TeamViewer, depending if theyre in the office or not :)

[@louisdu54]

Remote Desktop allows you to access devices connected on local computer directly on the remote pc (hdds, printers, com...). And that's awesome. + I have it in W8.1 pro

[@Afitz200]

I use Microsofts RDP on a daily basis for connecting to my servers and I use Teamviewer for managing my home PC when im out.

[@rifted]

Thanks! I was wondering what software to use in order to help relatives remotely with their computers! Thumbs up! Ed

[@futurepaver2039]

You and Linus Tech Tips need to do a collab

[@MrPao987]

I´ve used chorme remote and Unified Remote desktop, that last one i like it for giving you the functionallity of mouse or keyboard separately just like I had in PC Remote when I had windows phone, in my opinion the best remote desktop app ever

[@nearbygamer]

You forgot to mention a very crucial one especially for webhosting companies who have many servers on the backend. We use mremoteNG

[@godswoman76]

I have Windows 10 two laptops I like to try to connect to both of them using one as a master and no other as a secondary they both got a lot of software in them nice video

[@FrootFlyVids]

I use all three and team viewer is by far the best.

[@BrownieX001]

i used vnc but then stopped and teamviewer is more appealing now for my needs.

[@itsdeonlol]

Team viewer is the best & the easiest to use.

[@emmami8508]

Personally team viewer gives best experience

[@FakeEasterEgg]

i used TeamViewer a while ago and it was a bit laggy but worked well and was simple to use

[@TheFelix115]

Inhouse tightvnc and some rdp. If i need to support one teamviewer is the weapon of choice. Vnc has the advantage of not kicking the local user while rdp does it.

[@adelarkranz1311]

R-HUB remote support servers is another very good remote desktop software. It works on all platforms viz Windows, MAC, Android, iOS etc.

[@shanematthews1985]

Mostly i prefer to use windows RDP sessions, mainly because it locks the local screen so nobody can see what you're doing if they happen to be in front of your PC, VNC is pretty good if i need to set up stuff that the user might need to see me use so they can use it themselves later

[@Rararawr]

got in trouble a bit for using team viewer on a school computer. teacher wouldn't have noticed, but my friend made a loud noise when I tunnel visioned with my friend who was also running it

[@computerjantje]

I started back in the old days with .... which was a dial in solution for dos :) Later and for many years I then used Norton (later symantec) pcAnywhere. Finally I bumped into VNC. I use TightVNC which is free and light and superfast. My always distrusting big companies brain also likes VNC becasue it does not run through third parties. It uses direct pc to pc or Ipad to pc connections which require being able to forward ports. I am gonna try teamviewer again as I have to be able to acces a computer of which I have no control of the connected (port forward) router. But in my experience teamviewer is way to extended with all kinds of , to me, useless extra's so my favourite stays VNC. I think VNC is the best solution to remotely control your own other pc's in a local network or via internet.

[@ChristopherNewman63]

i use teamviewer all the to help out my friends when they have PC problems :)

[@harmja]

I use RDP from my Computers/iPads, but when I want to connect to a friends PC or so I am using TeamViewer because its easier for them to set up.

[@FizzlesHere]

I use PhoneMyPC. Its a bit pricey ($15-$20) but ive been using it for about 6yrs and ive got my moneys worth for sure. Fully featured and very simple to set up.

[@LibertyNet]

RDP is the only protocol I trust. And I'm never open to external connections.

[@ROBrien05]

After several years of using LogMeIn for working remotely on client machines, I now use TeamViewer.

[@DigBipper188]

I use TightVNC and a packet monitor for security alongside passwords... if there is more than a single IP connects to the port on the VNC app, then I get an instant notification :D

[@ubrsmcdm]

Teamviewer free is great for home use, especially for thoes who don't know how to configure port forwarding or understand the remote desktop system. It is also king for supporting large bodies of customers at an enterprise level but the cost is quite heavy. Despite this cost I still beleive it is justified if you can afford it.

[@PhunnyConflicts]

teamviewer hands down! its by far the easiest and best program i used for what I am using it for. I tried Splash, but it isnt doesnt offer the same ease of use.

[@SilentShadowPunisher]

I'm using remote desktop controllers for 2 years. Gmote for accessing files on my phone, and to watch movies in my bed :P. Not a real desktop controller but very useful I greatly recommend it, it's on Android. Splashtop worked great for me and still using it. Had issues with Teamviewer, losing connection, unability to connect or reconnect for a long period of time, then I changed for Splashtop and won't change back for a moment.

[@besweeeet2]

I like RDP. It performs almost as though I'm in front of the computer I'm connecting to.

[@marlinrobertson5464]

Thanks so much Linus! i can now control my main pc from my windows phone!

[@marlinrobertson5464]

(using teamviewer)

[@MAD450r2]

I been using VNC for years myself. Didnt think ud mention it. But i heard it mentioned near end of video.

[@anethum2079]

Love your videos Linus. Could you make a video about ways to get Windows for free(like students of some colleges can) or how to get it really cheap?

[@ACPenguinsCHANNEL]

If your a student you can get it for half the price on Microsoft

[@anethum2079]

I thought it is free from dreamspark.

[@anethum2079]

Though I am not sure if my school participates in that program.

[@anethum2079]

***** Thanks I've checked. There is some interesting stuff, but I'd like to get Windows for free or below $50, version 7 or higher. And on those sites there is no Windows for my college.

[@themayorboxing8057]

Good video! I liked it twice.

[@Folopolis]

Microsft's RDC is definitely the best. The others' latency is just not tolerable if you're not on a gigabit LAN. And I'm a fan of the fact that it's somewhat difficult to use, it's like it was designed to keep people who don't know what they're doing from screwing up.

[@xtraflo]

Chrome Remote Destop is Incredible !!! Even with gaming and File sharing!!!!

[@cat2]

What software do you recommend for gaming (easy setup, stable network,...) ? I have a desktop and laptop at home connected to the same network.

[@John-wb5mz]

Thanks again Linus!

[@NeoChromer]

Windows remote desktop, on my Winidows phone, to play Heartstone

[@iamSanchitt]

I found this amazing article on teamviewer alternatives. The article most of the people shared has some mistakes when I did them pratically but this article which I saw, is the best article I’ve read on teamviewer alternatives. Here’s the link techingames.com/4-softwares-that-you-can-use-instead-of-teamviewer/ (techingames.com/4-softwares-that-you-can-use-instead-of-teamviewer/)

[@lausk9613]

you can use Aikotech ThinServer which gives u multi user so it doesn't kick the person using the PC on the console

[@NeoChromer]

@@lausk9613 nice, but I'm long past windows phone and remote :D

[@jonas1015119]

Id love to use Remote Desktop on vacation, but my own connection is crappy and the place I travel to doesnt have a that great connection too. And how is it to remote access a PC with multiple monitors with a laptop?

[@MoreBoingPlox]

After Logmein discontinued there personal free service, I've been using Team Viewer, although the free personal use can be a bit annoying, it does the job.

[@mrwasgehtsiedasanderzweite]

You should try AnyDesk. I personally like it and it's easy to use.

[@Stars-Mine]

Can you turn on and off your remote computer? I dont think it would be that appropriate to leave my desktop on for a month when I go back home over winter break, but I am sure I will want some of the files on my desktop at some point while gone.

[@GoProGuy12]

So was the shot marker at the beginning intentional or did the editor forget to cut it out?

[@MsTete2008]

I have a question. So... if you on vacation out of state you can still access your labtop if your kids is on it? If yes can your view everything your kids is doing on your labtop?

[@PatrickPalmer91]

Citrix GoToMyPC, or RDP, which IS built into Windows 8. Teamviewer has the downside of not working for free on a server OS

[@johnlange8729]

Are you with NCIX - New Orleans?!

[@konli]

Thank You Masters !

[@BlackWipeout]

Nothing about NSA/FBI Remote Control ? ^^

[@CitazenMan]

You guys missed Mouse Without Borders. I use it everyday and I can't imagine jumping back and forth between to mice and keyboards all day.

[@larrygilliam8268]

Please help! If i remove the x from the box in "system property" where it said allow remote assistance connection to this pc, will i stop being locked out of my pc this happens often now, So much so i have to reset my pc back to factory, it will truly help if you reply to this.I'm old and set on a fixed budget and can't take my pc in every time this happens, PLEASE HELP! PLEASE REPLY!

[@Sinzuke8472]

Visionapp, very handy if you have lots of servers/VM's to connect to.

[@JetJL]

Used VNC before on my home server running Linux Mint/Ubuntu before I used my copy of Windows Server 2012 r2, it didn't want to work on startup, no matter what I did, so I had to go to the computer and log in manually. Now I use Remote Desktop Connection with Windows Server 2012 r2 and all is peachy keen.

[@dameonvonfrankenstein3001]

Is there a solution that is best for remote game streaming, other than the Nvidia Shield? Not necessarily over internet connections, but for running a game on a gaming rig in one room and watching and controlling it on a smaller tablet/laptop with no gaming power.

[@ashleece]

Correction: Windows 8 does have Remote Desktop built in but you have to run "mstsc" in cmd or run and is identical to Windows 7

[@Umbralon]

5:00 Yes, it does. Unless you're doing it through a mobile browser (not including KZbin's stand-alone app).

[@MitchOfCanada]

teamviewer wins. I have got my grandfather and grandmother and countless other tech dumb people to install the program, send me the access codes and passwords and enabled sound on their youtube in under 5 min!

[@MaestroColby]

My question is why is Linus still there 6 years ago?

[@V530-15ICR]

Why not?

[@Mithical]

Teamviewer for years now.

[@gapty101]

its 2021 and im still here god dam .-. linus has 3 kids now and has 3x more subs then NCIX

[@evanpc6412]

how do you guys use team viewer at your offices if its not for commercial use?

[@sodiboo]

1:12 I am so far into the future that I've been using it for half a year

[@claytonjackson1809]

Darn it Linus! How many channels do you have!

[@examine1525]

Is there a good tutorial for port-forwarding? Remote Desktop connection client seems like an interesting one since it supposedly has low latency and lag, but I don't know what is port-forwarding... :-(

[@Rakashin7]

"You shouldn't use these to remote into your friend's computer and change the wallpaper into something awful" Jokes on you, I already did that 2 months ago! >=D

[@HealingTrout2]

I use TeamViewer, however there is extremely noticeable lag from time to time like in 5-15 minute intervals, there is also sound latencies

[@xxDannyn714xx]

+Patrick Nguyen you could try aero themes on windows and there's an "Optimize Speed" feature.

[@deventhompson2950]

I personaly use the built in one in windows and port forward to control it from anywhere, it is obviously password protected

[@marco_evertus]

Splashtop because with my 22 Mbps connection it doesn't lag a bit although it is payed for the "access anywhere" pack it is free for a local network and people with a bit of networking knowhow can set up a VLAN so that they can fool it but that's like piracy I wouldn't advice it... IMHO the in depth touchscreen support and the compression protocols of splashtop make it one of the best. Same though they don't have a robust windows to windows client.

[@skaterfugater]

can a windows or chrome remote pc be put into standby and than used anytime? I wonder if it is a good idea to have a workstation somewhere that i will access via remote from anywhere so i dont need extra expensive laptop hardware. However the remote pc would better be in standby during most of the time. is that possible through windows maybe? thanks

[@damonmelville2422]

so whats the benefit/purpose of having remote desktop software. what are the possibilities.

[@Zak437]

Would love to see a backup solutions video after the removal of Windows Backup in Win8.1

[@vj12705]

wht do u need to make team viewer run as smoothly as possible whn running a 3d rendering program such as ryno or 3d max? a powerful mirroring computer or just great WiFi ??

[@rogerdana7950]

Would you recommend using a VPN to connect to a desktop from overseas?

[@DonalTechTips]

Remote Desktop Connection is included in Windows 8.1 by default. No need to download any app from the store.

[@jasonmoore710]

I use ultra VNC to connect with my friends computers because you have to allow it each time, so I know they can't snoop in my machine when I don't know they're there.... I use team viewer to access my pc from my laptop when I'm not home.

[@mbsfaridi]

I use teamviewer and once used splashtop for playing games since the keyboard of the computer that I play on stopped working.

[@ThePaulf14]

teamviewer all the way

[@mitsubishigaming4322]

I'm watching through teamviewer.

[@thomasverfurth7720]

anydesk is also good. made by ex employees of teamviewer in germany. very similar interface and completely free

[@intangiblesolutions]

I can't believe that you didn't mention about Ammyy Admin.

[@borisring1363]

very good video