Essential Free Software

The widespread availability of computers and connections to the Internet provides everyone with 24/7 access to information, credit and financial services, and shopping. The Internet is also an incredible tool for educators and students to communicate and learn.

 

"Safety first!" The right security software is a life-or-death matter for your computer, since spyware, viruses, Trojan horses, worms, and hackers can quickly send your PC to an early grave.

 

So, what software should i have to be safe online, plus enjoy and faster surfing experiences?

 

 

Remote Desktop Connection for Mac.

Sunday, October 21, 2007

 

Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) builds into Windows XP and Vista the ability to easily take control of another Windows machine's desktop. However, what if you have a Macintosh computer on a Windows network, and you'd like to easily access software on those PCs?

Microsoft has released a test version of Remote Desktop Connection 2.0 for Mac that's very simple to use. Once installed, and after you've set permissions on the Windows computer to allow remote access, just point Remote Desktop Connection at either the IP address or name of the PC you want to control. You'll be prompted to log in, and you'll then see that computer's desktop as a window on your Mac.

You can run any program that's installed on the Windows computer, though graphics-intensive programs may bog down.

You can also use it to transfer files between the Windows and Mac computers, as well as copy and paste text and images between computers.

Be aware, though, that while you're connected to the Windows PC from a Mac, someone sitting at the Windows computer won't be able to use it. The screen goes black, and a login is required to reclaim it.

You can't use this software to go back the other way -- i.e., control a Mac from a Windows machine. However, there are programs that use the Virtual Network Computing protocol, or VNC, which is built into the Mac OS. Windows users, try TightVNC.

posted by Vidor Rayne, 5:25 PM

 

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