Introduction to remote control software

Remote control is currently a hot topic in the information technology field. Using Remote control technology, we can overcome the operational inconvenience caused by regional differences and make the network more efficient. With the development of technology and the popularization of networks, remote control technology is widely used. We can not only manage remote computers through remote control technology, but also solve remote computer faults, remotely collaborate with other colleagues through the network, edit a document together or exchange information with other team members, you can also use the company's internal network data and office equipment at home or on the road to achieve remote office. In addition, you can also allow students to remotely connect to your computer, learn software operations in real time, or perform multi-point sessions with multiple remote connection users.

For individual users, remote control technology is more attractive than Remote Control of remote computers. You can operate your computer in the office at home, or call documents stored at home in the office. You can also work as an expert to solve problems remotely on your computer. Many remote control software are available to meet these application requirements. But which remote control software meets our application requirements? To answer this question, in this remote control software topic, we will comment on the six popular remote control software, so that you can understand their different features and functional differences, and how to implement remote control.

How to Select remote control software

On-demand selection is the basic principle for Choosing Software. Different application purposes determine the features we need. Therefore, when selecting a remote control software that meets your application requirements, features will be the primary basis for our selection. Currently, the popular remote control software has its own focus. This time, we selected six remote control software that best meets the needs of the personal application field, in addition, Microsoft provides two Windows operating systems with remote control functions. The functions of these eight remote control software vary greatly, so that you can find the most suitable software.

First, the remote control software must be able to provide the connection method we need, Otherwise other functions will not work well. If we want to use remote control software without installing it on a local computer, the software should provide browser-based control, if you need to communicate with other users on the remote computer, you need to pay attention to whether the software supports the text chat and voice chat functions. If you use the remote control software to transfer files, the file transmission mode supported by the software is the most important thing. In addition, can the software allow multiple users to connect to the remote computer at the same time, can the remote computer be locked during remote control, and can the remote control function settings of sessions and remote management be recorded, and whether the provided automation function can meet your requirements, automatically and on time to complete the operations you need, such as automatic file synchronization with a remote computer) is also very important. The functions of each software are listed in the comparison table. You can choose between different functions.

Secondly, the security performance of remote control software is also a factor that needs to be paid attention. When implementing remote control, since you can connect to a remote computer, other people with ulterior motives also have the same opportunity. Therefore, the remote control software must at least provide the remote connection verification function. Generally, the conversation data encryption function must be provided. In addition, if the remote control host is used by multiple users, whether the software tracks sessions on the remote computer and configures the permissions of each user is important. Otherwise, it is difficult for the Administrator to assign sufficient permissions to each user while ensuring system security.

Finally, the speed and stability of remote control software and the good man-machine interface should be included in our consideration. If there is a powerful software, but its stability and ease of use are poor, ordinary users are usually not able to use it normally. For remote control software, most users are unfamiliar, and the help documentation is more important. At the same time, because remote control software may have security vulnerabilities, You need to constantly update and modify the software based on changes in the operating system. Therefore, whether the software update method is convenient has a great impact. [B] PCAnywhere [/B]

PCAnywhere is a well-known product of Symantec, which is applicable to all versions of Windows operating systems, supports modem dialing, parallel port/serial port direct connection, TCP/IP, NetBIOS network protocol, and other connection methods. The use and management of the software are flexible. you can install the software on the master or control side as needed, and create remote control solutions for various connections on the control side as needed, you can assign different levels of permissions to different users. In terms of security performance, PCAnywhere provides multiple authentication and encryption methods. You can directly use the user database on the network system to verify remote connection, or create an independent remote control account, select the data encryption method as needed to prevent data theft during transmission.

In the remote control software introduced this time, the file transfer function of PCAnywhere is the most distinctive. Remote users can log on to the file transmission interface to temporarily disable the remote operation function when transferring files remotely, making the file transmission line more stable. In addition, PCAnywhere provides a synchronous folder for transferring files, and allows the software to connect to a remote computer at a specified time based on user settings through automated tasks, to transfer the specified file or synchronize the specified folder.

Use PCAnywhere to transfer files between two computers

The PCAnywhere help documentation is very detailed. In addition to the help information on the software, the installation CD also provides PDF files for software use, management, and other aspects, even if the remote control software is completely unfamiliar to users, you can also learn the basic knowledge through these PDF documents. In general, although the connection speed of PCAnywhere is not fast, it is stable and powerful, and can meet users' needs in many application scenarios.

Fast connectionUltr @ VNC

As a free software, Ultr @ VNC is indeed worth recommending. After using the Windows 2000/XP video virtual driver provided by the software, Ultr @ VNC performs remote connection operations quickly and provides multiple display options, you can set up the console as needed.

In addition, Ultr @ VNC has two recommended functions. First, on any computer that can access the Internet, use a browser to open the specified address on the remote computer, download a JAVA Applet, and enter the access password to remotely control the controlled computer, you do not have to use the master program of the software. The other is that the software has a special technique that allows the controlled end to actively send a connection request to open the firewall port to prevent the connection request from being intercepted by the firewall. When using this function, the master computer can Run the master program in the "Run Ultr @ VNC ViewerListen Mode)" Mode to send a connection signal to the master, after receiving a signal, the master node starts Remote Control sessions. However, it should be noted that Ultr @ VNC is only applicable to general family users. You should try to avoid using it to transmit sensitive data. This is because the security performance of the software is poor, the encryption function is not provided, and the authentication method is quite limited. The default password authentication method cannot be used to specify an account and password for each user, therefore, permissions cannot be configured one by one. In addition, although multiple passwords are allowed in the input box, only nine characters are allowed. In addition, the file transfer function of the software is also relatively simple, and the setting options are also messy.

The setting interface of Ultr @ VNC is slightly messy.

In general, although Ultr @ VNC provides a function to attract users, there are still some problems. Therefore, it is not recommended that you use this software for remote control at work or other important occasions.

Support RemotelyAnywhere for PDAs and mobile phones

RemotelyAnywhere is a very distinctive remote control software that provides a Chinese operation interface, in addition to allowing users to remotely control the controlled computer through a browser, users can also manage remote computers through software, from checking the current running status of remote computers to creating user accounts and editing the registry. In addition, the software provides powerful file transfer functions, and allows users to establish FTP services, allowing users to use FTP software to upload or download files.

More attractive is that users can connect to a remote computer through a PDA or mobile phone to complete computer management and file transmission functions. Do not assume that remote control software that supports browser control must support PDAs and mobile phones. Because the operation interface between PDAs and mobile phones is small, in addition, the communication protocols used by mobile phones are different from those used by HTTP. Therefore, the software must customize dedicated pages for this purpose.

RemotelyAnywhere provides powerful remote control functions, but it also has high hardware requirements for computers. Although the software provides a Chinese operation interface, the help documentation is in English. In the face of a powerful software, common users are prone to security risks caused by incorrect settings. In general, RemotelyAnywhere is attractive to users, but if you do not have professional computer knowledge, it is not recommended that you try it easily.

RemotelyAnywhere Chinese operation interface for users