I\'m looking for some software that will allow a remote desktop connection from

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I'm looking for some software that will allow a remote desktop connection from a Windows 7 machine to an iMac (OSX) across the internet.

I use the term "remote desktop", but the primary requirement is simply to be able to view the Mac display from the Windows machine in order to provide basic support to another (technophobe) family member - non-commerical.

Someone will always be present at both ends of the connection.

We previously used LogMeIn (Free) which worked quite well (possibly a bit overkill). A small client was installed on the Mac end (the machine to be controlled) and I could view/control the Mac from Windows via the browser (later via a Chrome Extension). However, LogMeIn no longer offer a free version and we can't really justify the cost at the current time.

Explanation / Answer

Team Viewer is a great remote desktop tool that works on Mac, Windows and Linux, it is also free for non-commercial use it is also very easy to set up just install it on both machines. Enter the id and password of the PC you want to connect to, and you up and going. It also has a feature to connect to your machine that you are not near (eg. on is at work and the other is at home).

I have found it to be very easy to setup and use and quite reliable. you can also set it to open on boot so it is always ready.

It is:

Very easy to set up (login optional), Free (for private use), Very secure, Ad free, Works with IPs outside of you local network One thing though it is not open source.

You can download it free here

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