TeamViewer also works in the other direction: Show your own desktop to a partner over the Internet and demonstrate your own software, solutions and presentations.
Best App To Remote Into A Windows PC From A Chromebook
Splashtop Personal (see links below) is the best app I have found that allows me to remote control into a Windows computer on my home network from my Chromebook. Splashtop Personal is FREE and will only work within the same LAN (local area network), such as what most of us have in our homes. One thing to point out… The steps below will also work from your Android phone or tablet.
- If you own a Chromebook that supports running Android apps, download (and install) from the Google Play Store the Android App called Splashtop Personal – Remote Desktop. Open Splashtop and setup an account (requires that you enter an email and create password). You will be sent an authentication email to validate the account.
- On the Windows PC that you wish to control, download (and install) the Splashtop Personal App for the version of Windows you are running. You will be required to enter the email and password again in order to make the connection.
- Once the above steps are completed, open the app on the Chromebook and you should see the Windows computer where the software was installed. Make the connection and you will see the Windows computer screen on your Chromebook. On the right bottom side of the screen you will see a darkened control module that will slide out (when clicked on) that will reveal a bottom button menu and/or a top button menu. From these menus you can manage and control the connection and various options. One thing to point out… To open the “Windows Menu” and to show the “Taskbar” on the remote computer, open the top button menu and double click on the “Windows Start Menu” icon.
I have found “Splashtop” to be the best out there. When I am using “Splashtop”, I feel like I am on my Windows Computer when I remote in from my Chromebook… “Splashtop” also offers commercial versions of their remote software and apps that allow you to access a computer when outside of your home or business.
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Here’s how you can access your computer from anywhere | Popular Science
Even if you conscientiously save your data to the cloud, there always comes a time when you’re away from your home or office and need to edit a file that’s stuck on that computer. Or you’ll be sitting in a hotel room and have to run a program on your home PC. Maybe you’re out and about and want to run a desktop app on your phone. That’s where remote desktop tools come in. Once configured, these programs allow you to securely connect to a computer from another device. You’ll be able to fully control your computer from any location, and it’ll almost be like actually sitting down to the real machine from afar.
Get Started with “NoMachine” (remote access software)
Download and install the software for your operating system on the computer or device you are connecting from and on the Windows/Linux/Mac computer you want to connect to. You can easily share a remote desktop or control a server over any network. No matter where you are, NoMachine makes it safe and easy to quickly access a remote desktop within a few seconds.
NoMachine works on the following platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, Raspberry Pi, and ARM
Today’s Software Picks: TeamViewer, Microsoft Edge (Canary Chromium Edition) and Firefox
The first selection today I point you to “The Portable Freeware” web site to download TeamViewer. This is a good selection if you need to remote into a PC to assist Mom and Dad (or others). TeamViewer is a well-seasoned screen sharing, remote control, and collaboration tool.
You may have known that Microsoft is currently working on changing the Microsoft Edge browser and is using Chromium as its’ base. If you currently use Chrome, you will be right at home with Edge. If you go to “Major Geeks”, you can download the canary version of Edge. For you folks at home; anytime you see the terms, “canary, alpha, beta”, these are test versions and have not been released to the public in general.
Finally, I am seeing where Firefox version 70.0 has been released. I never thought I would see the day where software versions reach into the high double digits, but here we are. This version is about 8 digits higher than my age–LOL. Anyhow, Firefox is an excellent browser that you should consider that is available on my platforms.
Feel free to comment and share your software finds. You can find a whole slew of downloads HERE … that are updated daily.
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Today’s Software Picks: TeamViewer Portable, WinScan2PDF, and TweakPower
TeamViewer Portable v14.6.4835
TeamViewer is a software that allows you to share your desktop via the Internet.
[UPDATE] WinScan2PDF v5.01
WinScan2PDF is a very small program for scanning documents and saving them on your computer as a PDF by using any installed scanner.
TweakPower 1.0741d
TweakPower is an all-in-one suite that has been designed to keep you and all your family’s computers running at optimal speed and efficiency. It is an intelligent software tool that allows users to fine-tune their operating systems and programs for optimum performance. Protects users from PC problems, while increasing the performance and security of their computer. TweakPower includes advanced performance optimizers, helping you achieve super-fast application load times, work faster and make your games run smoother. Now it’s easier than ever to get a clean PC. TweakPower can quickly remove Windows, program and browser clutter while refreshing your registry and deleting massive disk space hogs. Also, its easy-to-use wizards and diagnostic tools help you find vulnerabilities and errors on your computer.
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Today’s Software Picks: GlassWire, TeamViewer Portable and Best PDF Tools
GlassWire 2.1.166.0
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Find out what’s using your internet connection |
TeamViewer Portable 14.6.2452
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Remotely control or access another computer over the internet |
Best PDF Tools 3.3
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Best PDF Tools is a complete suite of free tools designed for conversion, shaping, and protection of your PDF documents. [License: Freeware | Requires: Win 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP | Size: 15.7 MB ]
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Software Selection for 08/02/2019 – VNC Connect (formerly RealVNC Free) 6.5.0
VNC Connect (formerly RealVNC Free) 6.5.0
Source: Major Geeks
VNC Connect (formerly RealVNC Free) is remote access and control software for an unrivaled mix of Windows, Mac, UNIX and Linux computers. [License: Freemium | Requires: Win 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP | Size: 19.4 MB ]
