Remote access — the ability to control a computer from a different location over the network — might not be something you need to use every day. However, it does come in handy in certain situations.

Remote work became the norm in 2020, and in 2021, it’s likely to continue for many. That can make accessing important work documents and software difficult. Fortunately, there’s a way around that ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

If you need to “remote” in to a local PC while on vacation. there’s a new way to do it: the Windows App, which is replacing the Remote Desktop app within Windows. Microsoft’s Remote Desktop app is one ...

Built into Windows, Microsoft’s Remote Desktop and Remote Desktop Connection apps make it easy to connect to and control a remote PC — when they’re working properly. Here are some common problems you ...