![]() My father is currently very unwell after being diagnosed with cancer so as you can imagine she is stressed out with receiving and making phone calls for appointments and so forth from medical practices etc. Also, I log into her laptop every 10 days or so to help her order her groceries online. I told her not to worry as I can always log into her phone and either sort issues out or show her what to do. ![]() I finally managed to switch her old, dying Galaxy Note 3 to the Galaxy A8 (obsolete but better than the current budget Samsung models) the other week when I finally managed to visit her for the afternoon. I am actually getting sick of this and it came to a head recently. The only problem with TeamViewer is that despite being free for non-commercial users (that's me) it often decides that I am using their service for commercial purposes, therefore, restricts my access whereby I have to submit a declaration stating that I am not using their service for commercial purposes before they decide to derestrict my account with them. As far as I am aware, the combination of their QuickSupport app and most Samsung phones (KNOX) is the only thing going that allows me to actually remotely take control of her phone from my PC or laptop. to know: NX, X2Go, SPICE.I use TeamViewer for supporting my family and accessing my own PCs but most importantly my 80 year old mother who often needs help with her laptop and Android phone. To finish, there are some alternatives that I have little experience, I want to do more tests but they can eventually replace VNC. Parsec (Windows, linux, macOS, android, Chrome, Raspberry Pi) In the case of games, I recommend Parsec! Google Chrome Remote Desktop Client (Windows, linux, macOS, android, iOS) Google Chrome Remote Desktop Server (Windows, linux, macOS) However, AnyDesk on linux creates a service automatically, which I prefer to disable: sudo apt install -y. However, these tools are great for accessing over a LAN or via port forwarding on modems/routers.įor instant access in NAT-friendly scenarios, I use AnyDesk.ĪnyDesk (Windows, linux, macOS, BSD, android, iOS, ChromeOS, Raspberry Pi) I currently use x11vnc on my computer, UltraVNC on Windows computers of family, friends or clients (since it doesn't need installation) but I always use RealVNC Viewer as a vnc client, on everything. RealVNC Viewer (Windows, linux, macOS, android, iOS, Raspberry Pi) I tried all VNC servers 10 years ago and on some machines one was better than the other.but it's been so long and so many updates have occurred that I can't tell one over the other. I particularly like to use some Free VNC server with Freeware RealVNC Viewer. What is your choice, and why would you recommend it to fellow tech guys? Drop your recommendations. Also, the control speed is sometimes faster than TeamViewer in my country. I feel its interface is easier to use than TeamViewer. My choice is UltraViewer because the software works perfectly, and there are no errors found. And, it can now be set to start when Windows starts so that you can use it for unattended access. You can adjust your view and choose which screen if someone has multiple monitors. You can send a Ctrl+Alt+Del command you can copy/share files from one computer to a remote computer via the Chat function/window. Great for helping a friend or family member, or if you do tech support, you can use this too. I need an app that is a free and easy-to-use remote access program. I believe it is good that we share our recommendations. Given the high and almost unaffordable cost of TeamViewer, we are all looking for alternatives. Remote PC access is one of the essential tools for any tech guru. I have been a tech guy throughout my 20s, and I must say that Reddit is indeed a nice place to learn about tech.
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