Remote access — the ability to control a computer from a different location over the network — might not be something you need to use every day. However, it does come in handy in certain situations.

This document outlines things to consider if you are working from a remote location. We highly recommend using Remote Desktop functionality, because it can directly connect to your existing desktop so ...

Need to find your computer name in Windows 11? Follow these steps to locate the device name, hostname, or PC name with ease.

The iPad is already mature enough to be the main computer of most average users, but many people still have a Windows, MacOS or Linux machine for work or serious productivity at home. Wouldn’t it be ...

With more people working from home due to the coronavirus, there’s a greater need to connect to remote workstations and servers. One handy tool for accessing remote PCs is Microsoft’s Remote Desktop ...

If Remote Desktop Connection is not working and you can’t find the computer HOSTNAME, and the connection is refused or the credentials do not work, then this post shows you how to fix the Windows ...

Often when you're working on a computer, you need to connect to other computers to run software or check data on them. This could involve connecting to a business server used by your work team or ...

In order to create a DHCP reservation, you need to know the MAC address of the computer. The MAC address is a unique link-layer address that identifies a network interface on a computer, and MAC ...

Please note: This item is from our archives and was published in 2000. It is provided for historical reference. The content may be out of date and links may no longer function. It eliminates desktop ...

Whenever you feel the need to restart or shut down your computer from a remote location, try these tools to see if they work. Use Remote Desktop Connection Restart using Windows PowerShell Restart ...