Remotepc by idrive review11/25/2023 RemotePC’s version offers portal-based connections and group management so you don’t have to configure firewalls or routers. Why would you want to pay for something that’s otherwise free? Ease of use. The software provides agents (a front end for the Windows service) for all RDP-enabled versions of Windows, as well as a viewer for both Windows and macOS. RemotePC also provides an easier experience for Windows RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol featured in pricier versions of Windows). Cheap, but also competing with free solutions such as Zoom and Skype. RemotePC also offers an online meeting facility, although, as with iDrive backup, it’s extra-$10 a year, which is pretty cheap. Just some of the highlights are: multi-monitor support with mapping to local displays drag-and-drop file transfer between the local and remote computers screen recording remote sound and printing whiteboarding (drawing on the display) and chat as well as screen capture of remote sessions. Most remote desktop programs provide only clients/viewers for Android (or iOS), from which you can control your remotes devices. Don’t ask me why I immediately thought of this… □ Access it from your PC, and have your phone make noise (play a tune, or change the ring tone) so you can find it. In remote desktop lingo, a server or host is the software on board a device that lets you control it.Īndroid control could be insanely handy for locating a misplaced phone. RemotePC doesn’t rely on web access for variegated OS support either: there are servers for Windows, macOS, Linux, and-very unusually-Android. You can also invite others for one-off sessions. It supports both client/server access using locally installed software, as well as web-based access from your browser. Go there to learn more about our evaluation process and how competing products compare./ Design and featuresĮven when it comes to the basics, RemotePC is playing big-league ball. Note: This review is part of our roundup of Best remote desktop software. I like the attitude-if it can or should be done, let’s just do it. And RemotePC, which can leverage iDrive for backup, is the most feature-laden remote desktop software on the planet. Having reviewed iDrive’s online backup service several times over the years, I’m familiar with the company’s penchant for feature-rich efforts. Fast and feature-rich with multiple-OS support, there’s also a meetings (Zoom, Skype, etc.) facility for only $10 a year. IDrive’s RemotePC not only offers excellent remote control of your desktop (even of Android devices!), it can also leverage the company’s online storage service (extra) for backup.
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