Definitive Guide to Using Microsoft’s Remote Desktop in Windows 10 & 11
For Remote Desktop connections, Remote Desktop Connection (RDC), built into Windows, will remain available for Windows-to-Windows connections. However, RDC has limitations, such as no cross-platform support and complex configurations, prompting many users to seek alternative remote desktop solutions.
Consider HelpWire — a free, easy-to-setup remote desktop tool that provides cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
How to create a remote desktop connection
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Open Windows search and type “remote desktop connection” to search for the RDC app. Then, click on “Open” to launch the Remote Desktop Connection app.
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Select the IP address or name of the computer that you want to connect to. Type your username in the User name field. For ease of use for future connections, you can save your credentials by selecting the “Allow me to save credentials” checkbox.
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To connect to a remote computer via Remote Desktop Connection, click the “Connect” button.
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Enter your account password when prompted to do so. Check the “Remember Me” checkbox to avoid having to enter your credentials each time you connect to a remote desktop.
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If you see an alert that the identity of the remote computer can not be verified, you can ignore it, and simply tick the “Don’t ask me again for connections to this computer” to dismiss the message and remember your choice. When done, click “Yes” to save and continue.
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The remote computer’s toolbar at the top of the screen will indicate that you have successfully launched a remote desktop session.
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Start by selecting ‘Add New Client’ in the HelpWire interface.
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Distribute the auto-generated remote connection link to your client. This link prompts them to download the HelpWire Client application on their computer.
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Once the client has the application running, use the HelpWire interface to request access to their system.
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After receiving the client’s permission, click ‘Connect’ to start the remote desktop session.
