- Tap the middle button on that menu to open a few Remote Desktop options. On the left, you can switch between connections if you have multiple connections set up or even add a new connection on the fly. On the right, the “Home” button takes you back to the Remote Desktop app home screen without closing the remote connection.
- Apple Remote Desktop gives you more than a dozen commands you can use to control your remote systems easily. You can shut down all systems simultaneously, put to sleep, wake up, or restart any or all computers—all without leaving your desk. You also have the ability to remotely designate the startup disk for your client Mac computers.
IPad Use Microsoft Remote Desktop for iOS to connect to a remote PC or virtual apps and desktops made available by your admin. With Microsoft Remote Desktop, you can be productive no matter where you are.
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AnyDesk for iOS grants remote access and remote control via iPhone and iPad from any location. Access a central computer while on the move. Offer remote support through iPad-based technicians to your customers. AnyDesk is built for connectivity across a broad range of applications and is free for private use.
The AnyDesk remote desktop app for iPhone and iPad offers the ultimate in performance, security, and stability. It is fully customizable and, thanks to flexible license models, ideal for collaborative work. Want to try our features for yourself? The AnyDesk app for iOS is free for private users!
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The AnyDesk app for iOS boasts unparalleled performance and security features designed to provide a seamless and stable remote desktop for iPad Pro, iPad, and iPhone. High frame rates, low latency, and technology that optimizes bandwidth usage ensure a smooth workflow. Our unique DeskRT codec transfers image data in lightning-quick time. The AnyDesk app for desktop remote control on iOS devices brings the ultimate in connectivity.
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Our AnyDesk remote desktop app for iPhone and iPad is light and compact, guarantees fast downloads and small file sizes. Downloading AnyDesk directly from the App Store ensures maximum security!
The AnyDesk tutorials will guide you through set-up and help you find all of the most important features in just a few minutes directly within the remote control app for iPhone or iPad. Get up and running in no time.
Version 5.4.05 Mar 2021
- Security warning:
Security warning. - Batch operations in file manager:
Batch operations in file manager.
18 Jan 2021
- Audio transmission:
Added Device and Microphone Audio Transmission. - New option for display details:
Added display option to preserve details when encoding image. - Saving to photo library:
Fixed saving image/video to photo library.
30 Nov 2020
- New HW support:
Magic Keyboard support. - File transfer support:
File sharing extension. - Support for remote restart:
Request remote restart. - Improvements during the session:
Lock account on session end. Follow remote window focus. - AnyDesk ID on start:
Fixed that AnyDesk ID was not shown on start. - Language detection fix:
Fixed that AnyDesk ID was not shown on start. - Bugfixes:
Fixed a couple of small bugs.
23 Oct 2020
- File transfer support:
It is now possible to transfer files to and from the iOS device.
3 Sep 2020
- Improved incoming connection:
Significantly improves user experience during session to iOS devices.
27 Jul 2020
- Support for 2FA:
Provides support for Two-Factor Authentication when connecting to a device which has it enabled. - Flexible Session Recordings:
Session Recordings can now be started and stopped at any time.
6 Jul 2020
- Session recording:
It is now possible to record and play back a session. - System information:
System information about the device is now available in the menu. - Multi-touch events:
Added support for multi-touch events. - Bugfix:
Minor improvements and fixed couple of small bugs.
19 May 2020
- Network discovery security:
Improved Network discovery security. - iPad split screen:
Fixed bugs in split screen on iPad.
16 Jan 2020
- Touchpad mode:
Touchpad mode is not the default mode. - Keyboard display bug:
Fixed bugs in displaying keyboard when hardware keyboard is connected to the device. - Take screenshot:
Fixed Taked screenshot feature.
13 Dec 2019
- Touchpad mode:
Local cursor in touchpad mode. - Language settings:
Language is now taked from iOS language settings. - Bugfix:
Fixed couple of crashes.
11 Oct 2019
- Connection to OnPremises server:
It is now possible to conncet to AnyDesk OnPremises server. - Discovery feature:
New Discovery feature to find other AnyDesk instances in the local network. - Multi-monitor support:
Added support for up to 16 monitors. - New dark mode:
Added compatibilty with iOS dark mode.
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Remote access to Mac, anywhere
While many countries are on a lockdown due to COVID-19, remote work is becoming a lifestyle. Remotely accessing a Mac is designed to be easy. Apple has spent a lot of time ensuring anyone can log in to their Macs — both desktop and laptop — from any other Mac device, anywhere. And, besides, there are a variety of third-party apps ready to help with that too.
Still, remotely managing their Mac sounds overly complicated to a lot of people. From how you connect to sharing files or screens to using your Apple device as a remote mouse, we want to demystify the process in the easy-to-follow guide below.
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How to access your Mac from another location
There're two ways: you can allow remote login to your Mac from another computer, or allow others to access your computer using Remote Desktop (it's available from the App Store).
Allow remote login to your Mac from another computer
For devices using the same macOS, you can allow remote Mac login using a Secure Shell (SSH). This enables Mac remote desktop access using a Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP).
To set up Remote Login:
- Go to System Preferences > Sharing
- Select Remote Login.
- Choose which users you want to have remote access to or the ability to control your Mac.
You can either select All Users, which means any other device on your network, or any Mac you own, can access and connect, or click the plus sign to pick the exact users.
When you want to remotely log in to your Mac from another device, you need to know your username (the name that appears when you login) and your computer's IP address. Write them down and keep them safe, as allowing access to your Mac does make it potentially less secure, especially over cellular or public Wi-Fi networks.
Accessing, controlling, or viewing information on your Mac can be done with a built-in Terminal or any other SSH app using your username and IP address.
Allow others to access your computer using Apple Remote Desktop
With macOS remote Mac access, things are even easier. To set up it:
- Go to Menu > System Preferences > Sharing
- Select Remote Management - it should appear as a checkbox.
- Now you can select who has remote desktop access. Either select, All Users, which means any other device on your network, or Mac you own, can access and connect, or click the Add button(+), which gives you the ability to select who can have remote access and/or control.
If you are using a VPN or VNC viewer and want to access your Mac remotely, you will need to set up a password first. It is also possible to use iOS devices, such as an iPhone and iPad, through Apple Remote Desktop, available from the App Store.
How to stay on the same page with Screens
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Collaboration has become of utmost importance to today's workplaces. And with more and more people working remotely, being on the same screen (ahem, page) is a must.
Screens allows you to work remotely with any computer regardless of your location. Whether you are on a business trip or traveling, stay confident knowing you can access any file on your home computer at any time.
This robust screen sharing tool for Mac supports:
- Multiple displays
- Drag-and-drop file sharing
- Hiding your remote screen while accessing it
- Accessing other computers (e.g. colleague's) as a guest
- Alternative shortcuts (useful when connecting Mac to PC)
- Custom actions in case of disconnection
To start using Screens, get the app from Setapp and configure the following:
- Remote login and remote management (as per the guide above)
- Install Screens Connect helper app and create a Screens ID on every machine you'd like to connect to in the future
- Use your Screens ID in the Screens app and it will automatically determine which of your computers are available for connection
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Share files between devices
Today we have plenty of ways to send and share files. But ask someone to send something, and you are likely to get it through email. Due to the ubiquitousness of email, it's still the default method for file sharing, despite its obvious flaws and constraints.
Fortunately, there are much better ways:
Native macOS File Sharing
Few people know that their Mac has native file sharing functionality built-in. To use this feature, activate it in the Sharing pane of System Preferences by checking File Sharing. If you only want to share specific folders, add them to the Shared Folders list. If you only want specific users to access the folder, add them to its Users list. Otherwise, everyone will be able to access it.
AirDrop
Although not the most reliable solution, AirDrop works fine for occasional sharing a file between Apple devices. In the Finder, choose Go and then AirDrop on both the sending and receiving Mac. As soon as you see the receiver's user icon, drag the desired file onto it to send.
Read more about how to use AirDrop
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Dropshare
If you don't want to send files Mac-to-Mac directly but rather through a cloud storage, there is no easier way than Dropshare. The app works with numerous cloud providers, from Dropbox to Google Drive, and saves your files for sharing by simply dragging them onto its menu bar icon.
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
The most technical but also the most robust way to share files from your Mac is to use FTP, which you could do either through Terminal or an FTP Client, the latter being much more user friendly.
There are a few popular FTP clients one could choose from. The robust file managing app ForkLift covers most of the FTP functionality but takes it to the next level and could be a viable replacement for the Finder altogether with its quick search, instant previews, and file comparison.
DCommander is another full-featured file transfer app for Mac that combines speed and reliability, able to handle thousands of files, schedule backups, and even automate transfers.
At last, when it comes to sharing the same files on different devices, an app like ChronoSync Express becomes invaluable.
ChronoSync Express is a powerful tool for sharing and transferring files from Mac to Mac, or any other Apple device. With a feature called Synchronizer Document, you can select which files need to be automatically synchronized and shared between devices, just like that:
- Create a new synchronizer document for each folder synchronization you'd like to perform
- Name the synchronization
- Change the Operation to Synchronize Bidirectionally
- Select folders to sync on the left and right
- Test with a Trial Sync
Do you need to use a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?
Whether you are working on your Mac directly, logging into your Mac remotely, or sharing access with someone else, security should be on top of your mind.
As a rule of thumb, you should always use a VPN when connected to a public Wi-Fi network, as someone could log in and see the information you send just as easily as you do.
And with remote access — even in the View Only mode — someone can see every file and document on your Mac, except those that are password protected. Unfortunately, if you leave passwords in a visible document, you expose yourself to immense risks.
A secure VPN client for Mac like Shimo is well worth using to stop unwanted eyes from lurking around, especially if you are sharing sensitive files, financial records or customer data.
However, for extra peace of mind and security, consider firing up your VPN automatically on all networks you are not 100% sure about to keep your emails, bank accounts and personal documents safe.
To share your Mac with someone else, download a remote Virtual Network Computing (VNC) app like Jump Desktop. With full remote access and Mac remote control, the other person — or yourself connecting to another Mac — can have the same level of control as the person using that device. Except for Admin level access, since it's password protected.
Starting with Jump Desktop is easy: either yourself (gaining access) or the person you are giving a remote view or control access to your Mac, needs to add details of the device and the password.
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Once permission is granted at the other end, remote Mac screen sharing or control (whereby you can use the iOS device as a remote mouse) becomes possible.
How to use your iOS device as a remote mouse
If your remote work starts on a patio hammock somewhere in east Asia, you should note that Apple iOS devices, such as an iPhone or iPad, can be used to control a Mac remotely, much like a mouse can control a desktop or laptop. Apps that make this possible work on VNC.
Remote Mouse is the easiest, most effective way to turn your iOS device into a wireless remote control for your Mac.
Although remote access through a local network would be most effective, since the closer you are to the device the quicker the connection, it's also possible from anywhere in the world, providing the network is secure and fast enough.
Setting up and granting access to the iOS device is the same process as when someone wants to access using a Mac. Except you need to give them a password. And make sure it is different from your primary Mac or iOS (App Store) one.
So working together or checking on your devices can be done from anywhere in the world and there are lots of ways to do that, from sharing screens and files to having complete access to a system set up far away. Setapp equips you with all the apps needed to remotely access any device you need and elevate your work to the global level.
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