Being away from your computer doesn't mean you can't use it. The top remote access software we've tested allows you to control your own machine or someone else's from afar.

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I recently heard from a reader who asked about the best software for remotely accessing and controlling another computer. I use the software to manage my Mac Mini’s Plex and Channels DVR servers when ...

Need to access Windows-only software, test apps, or connect to Windows networks remotely? No problem! Easily connect to any Windows system from your Mac with the Windows app for a seamless, secure, ...

Symantec has announced pcAnywhere 12.0, the newest major release of its remote control software. With this release, pcAnywhere supports Mac OS X systems for the first time. pcAnywhere costs $199.99 ...

Sometimes you need to access files or programs on your computer, but you don’t want to leave your cozy spot on the couch. That’s where remote desktop apps such as RemotePC Lite come in. RemotePC Lite ...

Do you ever wish you had a remote control for your PC or media server? Unified Remote provides that functionality, allowing you to control your computer with your smartphone. Rather than just ...

TeamViewer is easy, free for personal use, and ticks all the remote control software boxes such as chat and file transfer. Meetings and remote video help are also part of the deal if you pony up for a ...

If you have one of the upper-tier versions of Windows (Pro, Enterprise), and fair to good computer/networking chops, Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Connection is an excellent free option for accessing ...

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