Remote Desktop or RDP is a tool from Microsoft that allows you to access and take control of a computer's keyboard and mouse remotely. In order for a machine to be accessed it must be running one of the following:
Windows XP Professional
Windows XP Media Center
Windows Server (many versions)
Windows Terminal Server (if needing more than 2 concurrent connections)
Certain Windows Vista versions
This is a feature in Windows XP Professional that allows the machine to be run remotely from another Windows machine over any dial-up or LAN TCP/IP connection. Remote Desktop is actually the Windows-based Terminal Server, which uses the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) to exchange only keystrokes and screen changes. For example, you can use any Windows laptop or desktop machine from a remote location to run your office XP Professional machine as if you were sitting at your desk.
A software designed to allow you to access a computer remotely. Topgeeks does not recommend this software. We've encountered many problems with it and recommend seeking an alternative solution. Support is available through our hotline 469.261.7000
An alternative program to PC Anywhere. VNC stands for Virtual Network Computing. The basic software package is free and can be installed on almost all Windows machines. We can get this set up for you onsite, just call and book an "Office Networking" service call 469.261.7000
VPN stands for Virtual Private Network and should not be mistaken with any of the options listed above. Using VPN, a remote user may access files at work but may not take control of a keyboard/mouse remotely. The benefit of VPN is that as long as the client has the necessary softwares on his computer, he may access work files and make changes or just review them.