Installing SSH server on Ubuntu. I use a program called Putty to access the Linux machine from my Windows machine. Secure Shell (SSH) runs on port 22 and is a widely accepted protocol. It allows remote access to a computer, but it is command line only. Unlike Remote Desktop (RDP) which is mostly graphical. All [...]

This is a video on how to use remote assistance. It’s a program built into windows. Unlike remote desktop, it allows the person you are helping to see the screen at the same time. remote desktop will lock out local users. XP was the first version of windows to have remote assistance. Every version since [...]

UltraVNC allows you to view others desktops, and is a free download for all Microsoft Windows operating systems. VNC (Virtual Network Computing) however is a protocol available for all operating systems. It is already installed on Ubuntu with the GNOME Desktop. It runs on ports 5800 and 5900 or ports of your choosing. You need [...]

This video will show how a registry hack (regedit) can change your default remote desktop port (3389) to another port. When your ISP only provides one IP address, you can use this hack to edit which machine you want for remote desktop by stating the port in the remote desktop window. I run several virtual [...]

How to enable remote desktop on Windows 7. Remote desktop is software that enables you to use your desktop computer when you are not near it. It is available on Windows xp pro, Server 2003, Vista Business/enterpise/ultimate, 7 Professional/enterprise/ultimate, and server 2008. If you have a home or basic version of windows, you will not [...]