Remote desktop and VPN are different - RDP controls computers remotely, VPN connects to a home network. Choose a remote desktop app like TeamViewer, RustDesk, or Chrome Remote Desktop for easy access.

Accessing my computers remotely has always been a challenge since I don’t leave them running all the time. After setting up Wake-on-LAN on my home server, I wanted to remotely wake up and access my ...

I'm about 2 months away from a complete remodeling of my computer room. I'll be ripping every thing down to the studs and re-drywalling, and making a few adjustments to the wall placement. I've got a ...

Have you ever been miles away from home, working remotely, and suddenly realized you desperately need a file from your home computer? It’s a common frustration for many, but what if I told you there’s ...

Following two simple rules will make your home computer much safer. Roger Grimes lays out the facts on computer security for home and business computing. I frequently give talks about the current ...

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) allows you to access your computer over a network, but connecting from outside your local network (over the internet) introduces additional challenges. If you can connect ...

I frequently give talks on the state of today's malware. In a nutshell, it is highly sophisticated, criminal-motivated, and out to steal your money. Despite the nearly universal use of anti-malware ...