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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Uses and Upgrades From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking Have you picked up a Windows 8 PC yet? Some who have are noticing the new Remote Desktop for Windows 8 app in Windows Store. Remote desktop is a convenient way to use the resources of a computer remotely across a network connection. Just as people were interested in remote desktop support on the iPad when it first came out, the same idea applies to Windows tablets. There are some downsides though. What Is Remote Access Computer Networking? Remote desktop services are one form of "remote access" network technology. Some types of remote access only give you a plain terminal window to work in, but remote desktop gives you... well, a full desktop interface. Top VNC Software Downloads Virtual Network Computing (VNC) technology enables sharing a copy of one computer's screen display with another computer over a network connection, also known as remote desktop sharing. These freely available software packages allow you to set up your own VNC connections. Search Related Topics:  vnc  remote computer access  Introduction to Network File Sharing Computer networks allow you to share files with friends, family, coworkers and customers efficiently, which can save you time and money. Remote desktop is just one way to do it. Are you familiar with all of the common methods for file sharing? Search Related Topics:  p2p file sharing  pc to pc file transfer  microsoft windows file sharing Top Internet Remote Access Software Issues with remote desktop include compatibility (a person can't just hook up to any random device) and performance (playing a real-time game over a remote desktop session isn't much fun). If remote desktop isn't exactly what you want to do on your network, perhaps these other remote access systems make sense instead. Search Related Topics:  vnc  remote computer access  Related Searches Remote Desktop Computer Networking Remote Access Remote Software Remote Support Featured Articles Readers Respond: Hiding IP Addresses to Surf Anonymously Top Free VPN Software What Is a URL? Home Network Diagrams Top Apple iOS Apps for Computer Networking What Is 802.11g?   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Bradley Mitchell Computer Networking Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Computer Networking newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads Wireless Router Networking IP Addresses + Internet Networks Connecting Two Computers Home Network Diagrams Home Network Setup Advisor Tool   Follow me on: Advertisement