Microsoft Remote Desktop Alternative For Mac

Jul 23, 2014 Octopus Deploy! OK, it’s a shameless plug:-) Octopus Deploy is a remote desktop alternative in the same way that TeamCity/Team Build is a Visual Studio alternative. Remote desktop tools are essential for diagnostics and some configuration tasks; there's no denying it.

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  1. Manage Mac computers on your network with Apple Remote Desktop (ARD). Learn more with these resources.
  2. Dec 19, 2019 #3. Chrome Remote Desktop For Mac. Chrome Remote Desktop allows users to remotely access another computer through Chrome browser or a Chromebook. Computers can be made available on an short-term basis for scenarios such as ad hoc remote support, or on a more long-term basis for remote access to your applications and files.
  3. CoRD is a Mac OS X remote desktop client for Microsoft Windows computers using the RDP protocol. It's easy to use, fast, and free for anyone to use or modify.
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Easily connect to remote Windows PCs

With Remote Desktop Connection Client 2, you can quickly, simply and securely connect to Windows-based PCs to access Windows-based files, applications, devices, and networks from your Mac.

One Mac, unlimited Windows

New Multiple Session Support gives Mac users simultaneous access to multiple Windows-based PCs or to a network server that hosts remote applications and files. Since it works with Vista and is a Universal application, Remote Desktop Connection Client 2 is compatible with the latest technologies on Windows and Mac platforms.

A more Mac-like experience

A redesigned user interface makes this application more customizable. Create your own keyboard shortcuts; and even access and change preferences during active sessions.

Print everything off your Mac

Access and print from Windows applications to any printer that can be configured from your Intel- or PowerPC-based Macs.

Get fast updates and easy help

Microsoft Error Reporting Tool and Microsoft AutoUpdate are included so you can anonymously submit data on software related issues and get software updates as soon as they are available. Remote Desktop Connection Client 2 also takes advantage of the new Helpviewer and improved help topics for quick access to fresh online product help from within the application.

Reduce security breaches

Network Level Authentication (NLA) is a new authentication method in Windows Vista that offers security enhancements that can help to protect the remote computer from hackers and malicious software. It completes user authentication before you establish a full Remote Desktop Connection. Please see Windows Help for more details on network level authentication.

What's New:

  • You can download version 10.2.9 and update to 10.2.11 if you don't want to go through the Appstore.

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Applies to: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2

You can use a Microsoft Remote Desktop client to connect to a remote PC and your work resources from almost anywhere using just about any device. You can connect to your work PC and have access to all of your apps, files, and network resources as if you were sitting at your desk. You can leave apps open at work and then see those same apps at home - all by using the RD client.

Microsoft Remote Desktop Alternative For Mac

Before you start, make sure you check out the supported configuration article, which discusses the PCs that you can connect to using the Remote Desktop clients. Also check out the client FAQ.

The following client apps are available:

DeviceGet the appSet up instructions
Windows DesktopWindows Desktop clientGet started with the Windows Desktop client
Windows StoreWindows 10 client in the Microsoft StoreGet started with the Windows Store client
AndroidAndroid client in Google PlayGet started with the Android client
iOSiOS client in the iTunes storeGet started with the iOS client
macOS macOS client in the iTunes storeGet started with the macOS client

Configuring the remote PC

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To configure your remote PC before accessing it remotely, Allow access to your PC.

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Remote Desktop client URI scheme

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You can integrate features of Remote Desktop clients across platforms by enabling a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) scheme. Check out the supported URI attributes that you can use with the iOS, Mac, and Android clients.