Remote Computing

Remote Desktop Manager enables you to manage all your remote server connections from a single interface. It supports Microsoft Remote Desktop, Terminal Services, VNC, LogMeIn and Team Viewer, Ftp, SSH, Telnet and others. All your connections can be conveniently accessed from the tray icon and you can switch between them from the integrated connection viewer (optional). Other features include support for VPN connections, dual monitor support, user favorites and more.

Crossloop is an easy to use utility that enables you to share your desktop screen with a remote computer. Unlike most other remote computing tools, Crossloop is focused on ease-of-use for non-technical users. A simple interface allows you to start a sharing session with a friend who also has Crossloop installed. For security reasons, the program uses 128-bit encryption and generates a random 12-digit key, that you must transmit to the person (by email, phone, instant message or similar means) before they can connect your computer. Once you have started the server and your friend has entered the key, you will receive a request, allowing you to share your screen and control your desktop. Crossloop integrates TightVNC.

TeamViewer is an easy to use solution for remote control, desktop sharing and file transfer that works behind any firewall and NAT proxy. All you need to do is run TeamViewer on both machines and exchange the automatically assigned ID codes with the remote user, this can be done by email or over the phone. Once you enter the ID code and password, you can connect to the remote computer and operate it as if you were sitting in front of it. In addition to remote control, TeamViewer also offers a presentation mode that allows you to broadcast your desktop to the remote computer, as well as file transfers, session recording, VNC compatibility and support for VPN connections. Free for non-commercial use.

WinRemotePC Lite enables you to control a desktop remotely over the LAN or Internet. You can control the remote PC with your mouse and desktop, just as if sitting in front of it. The program comes with a client and a server module, and includes its own video driver for fast display performance that provides almost real-time control and offers an optional full-screen mode. WinRemotePC Lite also supports sending of special keyboard keys and the Ctrl+Alt+Del sequence. Other features include IP filtering, a tabbed interface to manage multiple desktops and integration with Windows login security. WinRemotePC Lite is free for non-business use.

BrowseAmp allows you to remote control WinAmp from your web bowser. It offers a wide range of control options, including browsing for tracks, playlists, volume control and all standard playback functions. You can access the remote interface from anywhere on the network or even the Internet, however this can also be restricted to specified IP ranges and users. You can create user accounts and assign individual privileges and access rights to each user, giving him/her full or restricted access to the control functions. BrowseAmp works as a plug-in for WinAmp and is easy to use/install. Additional features include web skin options, optional file uploads, cover display (current song), shutdown/reboot options and more.

ShowMyPC combines VNC remote access technology with an open-source SSH forwarding client to provide you with the option to allow other users to view and control your desktop. The remote user needs to download the standalone ShowMyPC application and can access your computer with just a password (no IP address needed). The temporary session password is automatically generated when you start the viewing session and must be provided to the remote user by email, phone or other means. If you have access to your own SSH server, you can use it instead of the one provided.

RealVNC (Free Edition) is a remote display system which allows you to view a computing desktop environment not only on the machine where it is running, but from anywhere on the Internet and from a wide variety of machine architectures. You can run programs, open desktop applications, folders and do just about anything you could do while sitting in front of it. It offers password protection, a Java based web interface, IP access restrictions and more.

Remote Exec is a simple tool that can be used to launch non-interactive applications on a remote computer. It requires proper logon credentials, as well as WMI on the remote machine. In addition, it can also be used to remotely shut down or reboot a computer. The program also supports command line parameters, allowing you to call it from a batch file.

TightVNC is an enhanced version of VNC, which is optimized to work over slow network connections such as low-speed modem links. It allows you to access your computer desktop remotely via a client program or with a web browser, using the built in HTTP server. While original VNC can be very slow when your connection is not fast enough, TightVNC allows you to work remotely almost in real time in most environments. Besides bandwidth optimizations, TightVNC also includes many other improvements, optimizations and bugfixes over the original VNC. TightVNC is compatible with the standard VNC.