Remote Desktop (RD) is a technology that lets one computer connect to virtually any other computer, PDA, or smartphone using the Internet or another network. The term is sometimes used specifically for Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop software, which runs on operating systems like Windows XP and Windows Vista or Server 03, and which is used to connect one computer to other computer running Windows. However, the term may also be used for the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), which is a protocol that describes such connectivity. Other RD managers include
Thinstuff 
and
iShadow Desktop
.
With RD, the entire remote operating system and computer is presented on your screen as another window or application. You can then drag and drop files between the two computers, print documents on your local printer from the remote computer, and generally interact with the remote computer as if it were right in front of you.
RD provides 128-bit encryption so that all communication between the two computers is completely secure.
Protective Measures
Settings
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Setting up Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop: To connect to a remote computer using Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop:
- On your local computer running Windows, go to Start > Accessories > Communications > Remote Desktop Connection .
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Enter the name or IP address of the machine you want to connect to. Click
Connect
.
- Enter your username and password for the remote machine. The remote computer will then be locked, so no one at the other end can see what you are doing. The remote computer will appear as a window on your screen that you can minimize or close at any time to end your session.
References
- Get started using Remote Desktop with Windows XP Professional (Microsoft)
- Remote Desktop Protocol (Wikipedia)
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