Questions tagged [remote-desktop]
management software that facilitates VNC-like control of Macs as well as automating remote management and reporting tasks
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Remote Control of iOS Tablets: Seeking Solutions Beyond Jailbreaking (2023)
I have a very specific use case. In my company, we have agents who need to go out into the field and they have tablets. They are often quite far away geographically. Normally, we use Android tablets, ...
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Has something changed in Ventura/recent version of MacOS with respect to ssh tunnels? Can't tunnel VNC nor SMB despite SSH working as expected
I connect ssh like this:
% ssh -L 1445:127.0.0.1:445 -L 15900:127.0.0.1:5900 -p 2216 -v myhost
Excerpt from the verbose log when connecting:
debug1: Local connections to LOCALHOST:1445 forwarded to ...
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Is there any way to use Screen Sharing with audio?
So the Mac in my studio has all the power & resources, but I often like just accessing it via screen sharing from a lower specced MacBook.
Screen Sharing (aka vnc) works quite well on a fast ...
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Why do my Screen Sharing bookmarks not remember the username?
I have multiple machines, A, B and C. On all these machines I have to users, X and Y. Y is a spare account I rarely use (mostly for troubleshooting my X-account).
I have a bunch of bookmarks/...
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Secure way to connect to VNC from iPad
've setup a VNC server in a computer and want to connect to if from another network. I first thought of doing port forwarding, but it did not work as I think for it to work I require to contact my ISP ...
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Key pressing is not perfectly working in remote desktop
I'm currently using RCdesktop Application on my iPad to access my desktop.
My desktop is based on Windows where everything works fine.
But repeatedly pressing the button input is recognized as a ...
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Microsoft Remote Desktop <windows-ctrl> left and right arrow to select text by word still mapped to Mission Control
I'm using Catalina and Microsoft Remote Desktop to tunnel in my PC running Windows 10 Pro. I have a two monitor setup and I'm using both monitors on both systems. It works amazingly well for my ...
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Picture-in-picture, but for users?
On my Macbook Pro I have three accounts. One is an Administrator account, the other two are standard users: one for all my work-related stuff, while the other is personal. I keep the two completely ...
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RemoteDesktop from Windows to MacOS
I'm trying some solution to remotely connect from Windows to MacOS, similary like Windows RDP does it. From my research it seems there are 2 possible ways, either screen mirroring or setting up my Mac ...
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How to trigger Curtain Mode in a macOS host from a non-macOS guest?
In the past, it was possible to raise Curtain Mode on a macOS host from a non-macOS guest, such as a Linux guest, by invoking LockScreen.app in the native Apple VNC server to hide the contents of the ...
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Run Safari over ssh (xquartz) from remote linux
I have a Mac Mini (2023, M2) and I would like to connect to it and run Safari remotely from a Linux laptop. I am not trying to connect to a Linux (or Windows) server from a Mac client, here the "...
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Remote login and screen sharing to access Mac mini (M2) by MacBook Air (M1)
What I am trying to do
I have a Mac Mini in my office and am trying to remotely access it from home using my Macbook Air. When Mac Mini is always turned on and logged on, it is not a problem because I ...
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“Allow full disk access for remote users” checkbox not appearing for remote login
I have been using a spare mac-mini (late 2012 model) running Catalina 10.15.7 as a general use home server, mostly for running plex, and have it plugged in and not connected to a monitor. As a result ...
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VNC freeze when switching screens on MacOS
I am connecting to macOS (Catalina 10.15.17) to remotely manage it. Connected from Ubuntu ( using Remmina & windows using tight VNC but same problem)
If I continue using mac remotely without ...
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Screen Sharing from Mac (vnc client) into PC (vnc server) on local network
On my iMac (running 10.13.6) I would like to view the desktop of my PC (running Win10 & tightvnc server).
Here is what i tried;
Finder > Go > Connect to Server > "vnc://AsusRog:6666&...
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How to improve performance for MacOS Screen sharing to Ubuntu vino-server?
I'm using MacOS Screensharing client to connect to the built-in vino-server on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS all on my local gigabit LAN. It connects reliably, however performance is pretty bad, almost unusable. ...
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MacOS Microsoft Remote Desktop - external monitors cut in half horizontally
Upgraded my MacBook Pro to Ventura 13.2.1. Dual monitors connected via a thunderbolt hub. This has worked bun multiple monitor mode for the past 9 months until now (the OS upgrade). Rebooted the ...
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Is it possible to screen share (VNC?) into another instance of a user account?
I'm trying to remotely log into my home MBP that has 4 monitors, and that's proving to be a pain when connecting from a screen with one monitor. I just view one screen at a time, but often when I make ...
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Why does RemoteManagementAgent keep starting?
Background: I have witnessed the cursor move on its own on several brief occasions over the past several weeks. I've been reassuring myself that it's just some static discharge going through the ...
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CPU spikes due to power management?
I have a late 2013 6-cpu Mac Pro running Big Sur. Within the past month or so, I'm getting cpu spikes lasting 5-10 minutes. Activity monitor shows kernel task consuming >800% CPU.
I ran spindump ...
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How to VNC connect to a sleeping iMac?
I use RealVNC to connect to an intel-based iMac, but it cannot wake it up if it is asleep after long inactivity. Yes, I don't change the setting to prevent from sleeping but only leave 'Wake for ...
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Multi-Monitor Support for incoming Remote Connections (Windows to Mac)
I've currently got a Windows PC, and use it to RDP to a Windows laptop. When I do this, it passes through the multiple monitors from the host and lets me use them within the RDP session. In this way, ...
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Disable SSH at public, leave on at home
I have SSH (remote login), VNC (screen sharing), and SMB (file sharing) all enabled via the sharing menu in settings. I need these at home. When I go to somewhere & connect to public wifi, these ...
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Force Quit Windows Folder on GoToMyPC — entire interface now missing
I am logged into my work PC through GoToMyPC on my Mac laptop (running Monterey 12.6). On the windows desktop, a folder saved to my desktop froze, so I ended it with task manager. I think I ended “...
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iOS Chrome Remote Desktop, Bluetooth Keyboard, and Function Key Mapping
My local setup is iOS, a bluetooth keyboard, and Chrome Remote Desktop.
The remote machine is Windows 11.
I'd like to use the keyboard's function keys (like CMD and Ctrl), but have them mapped to ...
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Screen sharing without waking up screen (Macbook connects to iMac)
Basically I need this but for 2022:
How to Screen Sharing / VNC to an iMac without waking the display?
I connect from my Macbook Pro to my iMac in the office. I need to have the iMac screen off ...
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Remote Desktop Modifier Key Translation
I'm connecting to Windows 11 Pro from a Mac. I'm a bit confused how Remote Desktop translates keystrokes. In particular, it seems that pressing the Mac Command key translates into the Windows key but ...
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Microsoft Remote Desktop stop working on Monterey 12.6
As the title says, I've just updated to macOS 12.6. I used to log in to a Win box with Microsoft Remote Desktop 10.7.9. Now, I can't login anymor, but I get the error "user account did not work&...
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Cannot find computer in Apple Remote Desktop when using a dock
Both systems used for this are running Monterey 12.6. On the target system Remote Management and Remote Login are On with full access set for the local admin user. With the target system connected to ...
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Enable multiple users to use audio input/output in parallel
I am running two users simultaneously on my Mac and I create a local VNC session to access one from the other. My issue is that when I try to play or record any sound on the other session (the one I'm ...
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Wireguard VPN not working with VNC
NOTE: I originally asked this on SuperUser and so far no response-- since I am running on Mac, maybe the Apple community will have an idea.
After many trials, I have gotten my Wireguard VPN to largely ...
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How to provide macOS (iMac-Catalina) with equivalent to MS RDP Server?
How to provide macOS (iMac-Catalina) with equivalent to MS RDP Server?
I'm losing the Win-10 laptop RDS server and want to migrate that functionality to the iMac.
BTW, I've been using the MS RDS ...
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How can I remote desktop into a windows pc with an ethernet to usb adapter on my macbook with low latency?
I wont have a monitor for my pc when I move (and no space to have one) so I'm ordering an hdmi dummy plug and ethernet over usb cable (with a usb c adaptor). I want to control my windows pc using ...
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How to setup virtual remote (vnc) desktop
I want to create a virtual desktop on a MacBook Pro and access it from a windows machine. The windows machine has three displays and I want see the virtual desktop on all three displays.
For reference,...
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Options for remote iOS development and testing?
I have some team members having trouble figuring out how to gain access to iOS and macOS for development efforts. So far we have been able to address the macOS on Apple Silicon via a UTM guest virtual ...
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Connect to remote desktop (VNC) in as few steps as possible
Connecting to the desktop of a remote mac is very tedious:
Open Finder.
"Go" > "Connect to Server..."
vnc://username@IPaddress (From the second time on, this URL is already in ...
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Slow Screen Sharing between Macs when using Finder Screen Sharing button
I screen share between a 2017 iMac 5K and a 2015 Macbook Pro. I
Locate the remote computer in the Finder's sidebar in the Locations section
Select the Screen Share button
It takes about two minutes ...
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Emailed RDP file will open in Microsoft "RD Client" App but won't add on iOS?
Given that I can open the file; how do I import it and add it to the "RD Client" list of machines so it can be opened without finding the file and without retyping every thing again?
I'd ...
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Can you have a second "virtual" screen when remoted into your Mac, like you can with Windows RDP?
I am using 2x monitors on my main workstation (Mac Pro desktop). I can connect to my Macbook via VNC ("sharing") but it only shows the single physical laptop screen and I cannot stretch it ...
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Getting a Mac application window to show up on remote Linux machine **without** XQuartz?
I'm running MacOS 11.6.6, and I want to do something that is probably impossible on a Mac running that OS version (and possibly all versions). However, just in case I am overlooking something, I ...
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Remote desktop connection from Linux to Mac (RDP style)
I have Linux computer with two screens and (going to have) MacBook laptop with one screen. Both on the same LAN. I'd like to connect from the Linux computer to the Mac and work on the Mac using my two ...
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Is there a method to control an iPhone from a macOS laptop through bluetooth or cable?
I know there is a method to control an iPhone from a Mac if you connect both an iPhone and a Mac to the same WiFi network, as described here.
For my case, both devices need to reside in different WiFi ...
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Screen Sharing changes resolution for no reason
I'm using the built-in Screen Sharing client in macOS to connect to a Mac Mini 2020 M1 by running Connect to Server in Finder and choosing the vnc://machine-name.local link.
The connection works fine, ...
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How can I stop VNC/Remote access freeze without rebooting or logging out current user?
I have several macs that I login to remotely periodically and sometimes the login will hang and display a spinning wheel. Currently, I have to ssh to the system and run sudo pkill loginwindow which ...
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Unable to Drag and Drop files/directories from local Mac (High Sierra) to remote Mac (Mojave) via screenshare
I have a user who cannot drag and drop files from her local Mac (High Sierra) to her remote Mac (Mojave). She can copy and paste text but not transfer files. It comes up with a small grey forbidden ...
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VNC Viewer couldn't access to a Mac from Windows 10
I'm trying to remote a mac-Laptop from a windows-Laptop with VNC Viewer 6.21.920. T'm getting this "An authentication error occurred. See the VNC Server error log for details". It's working ...
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Need to automate changes to my Display settings
As a former engineer, I know that if I find myself doing the same thing over and over, I should be able to automate that process. So here goes:
Due to things beyond my control, every time I log into ...
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Control click not working as second mouse button using VNC Viewer to linux running x11vnc
I'm on a Macbook running Vnc Viewer (6.21.406) connected to x11vnc (0.9.13) running on my work Linux box (redhat 7.9 Maipo) over a ssh link. Everything works fine except that I typically use control-...
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How do I prevent Remote Access to my Mac?
I think I'm being hacked.
(This is a theoretical scenario, based on a real occurrence.)
I have clear evidence that someone unknown is able to remote access my Mac.
The Mac wakes unexpectedly, the ...
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macOS networking brutally slow using VNC or Apple Remote Desktop
Accessing a Mac using Apple Remote Desktop or VNC is brutally sluggish. I'm trying to write software and it is too painful to use. The screen does not refresh in a useful period of time. I googled it ...
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