Accessing or controlling a computer that you are not physically in front of.
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Mass updating/install on Windows [closed]
I currently use LogMeIn to remotely manage a bunch of computers around the country. However, I am curious as if there is a way to make updating on them automatic and install and make system changes on ...
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Execute local script requiring arguments on Linux via plink
Is it possible to execute (from windows) a local script with arguments on a remote linux system?
Here's what I got:
plink 1.2.3.4 -l root -pw mypassword -m hello.sh
Is there a way to do this ...
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Using Windows laptop to access Mac mini
Is there a way to access my (headless) Mac mini from my Windows laptop? Via WiFi networking preferred, but if needed I can bring along a hub to connect the 2 machines.
I'm looking either for a good ...
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If my Windows user account (admin) is password-protected, can my PC still be accessed remotely without my knowledge?
My Windows user account (admin) is password protected and I'm wondering if my PC can still be accessed remotely without my knowledge.
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Windows 7 with low color depth?
I work from home, remote controlling a desktop running Windows 7 (primary applications are Office 2010, Visual Studio 2012, and so forth). Since I am working by remote control, for performance ...
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Google Chrome crashes when using Remote Desktop Protocol
When I connect to my computer using RDP and visit certain websites (for example mapy.cz), Google Chrome immediately crashes the tab. This does not occur when browsing locally. Any idea what could be ...
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Stolen Macbook Pro, want to gain remote access
Hey guys I had a Macbook pro stolen. When I talked to the police they essentially told me there was nothing to do. Since then, I have read more about tracking down stolen macs and just last night ...
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Need a stable ip to ssh from [closed]
This may be a dumb question as I am a developer rather that a sysadmin, but here is my situation:
I have a client for whom I created a site hosted on a server in the cloud. I configured hosts.deny to ...
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Remotely turning on or rebooting a frozen computer
I use a remote desktop program (usually Microsoft's Remote Desktop) to connect to a Windows machine everyday. The remote computer has a fixed IP address, and if the computer is on and responsive, I ...
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scp No such file or directory
I've a confusing question for which superuser doesn't seem to have a good answer, and neither google.
I'm trying to scp a file from a remote server to my local machine. The command is this
scp ...
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1answer
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Under what login/boot conditions can Chrome Remote Desktop access a computer? Does this differ by OS?
If I set up a host computer for permanent remote access via Chrome Remote Desktop, when is it accessible?
Specifically:
Is it accessible when it has been locally logged into only by a ...
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Remotely managing Scheduled Tasks on another computer: Access Denied
I need to remotely create new scheduled tasks from a Windows 7 computer in my company (which according to this Microsoft TechNet article I should be able to do. ...
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How to Find User Name and IP address of users Logged on a Remote System
How can I find user name(of the local machine) of the last logged on user on a remote system. Is there any command or script we can use?
I am able to capture IP address of the local machine of the ...
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Share desktop in Windows Netmeeting
We are using "netmeeting" in XP home pc. But every time(Once in a day) we have to accept the call, share the desktop& set as automatically accept the calls(By going to that pc). Any alternate ...
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How to link an inaccessible directory such that it is accessible?
In one system I have the following file system organization.
/home/user1/MyDocs/
/scratch/user1/
Above /scratch/user1/ is accessible to all systems on the network, but /home/user1/ is not. I want ...
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How to run a program remotely and show it locally? [duplicate]
I have Windows 7 Ultimate on two PCs. I would like to open a program (like Firefox) on one PC, but have its window displayed on the other. Is this possible with Windows? Any programs I need to ...
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How to increase display resolution virtually, when controlling PC with low display resolution via TeamViewer
I have a PC with low display resolution (1200x800) and onboard graphic at work. From home I access it via TeamViewer and a 1680x1050 resolution monitor. Work PC windows 8, home PC win 7
I know from ...
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Allow multiple users to login and track their use
This is for academic purpose. I am looking for a good option where students can log in to the system using a username and password and I can monitor what the students are doing. Students should be ...
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How do I make VNC faster/usable with Windows 7?
We always have been using RealVNC at work, sometines UltraVNC and both used to work nicely.
With the shift of our (and our customers) PCs to Windows 7, the VNC tools are horrible.
Not only are the ...
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Remote Desktop assistance
Here is my current scenario:
I have two PCs at different locations connected to same ISP. Note on both sides same configuration software / hardware
ISP has provided me a device which is connected ...
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1answer
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Viewing and managing remotely “another computer booting ”
Is there a way to view remotely an another computer booting since powered on until OS starts .
(For example ,be able to view the manufacturer logo , Bios and Boot menu Keys screen , Windows Starting ...
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Remote connection with a public IP
I want to connect remotely to a friend's computer via remote desktop. That remote PC is not in the same network. I should connect through the Internet. I know, we should need a public IP address to do ...
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TeamViewer - anyone knows how to allow to hold mouse buttons?
I'm a new user of TeamViewer, I've noticed that while controlling the remote PC, I cannot drag and drop, draw gestures or do anything that involves holding a mouse button (left and right).
I haven't ...
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SSHFS graceful degradation instead of freeze when connection is lost. Is it possible?
A third-party program will write files to a SSHFS mounted dir. If the internet connection is lost, the third-party program will likely crash (badly), because all programs trying to access such an ...
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Windows 7 asking for password when connecting to WIndows 2000 server
I have gone through all topics specified on Superuser. But none of the information I've found works for me.
My problem is when connecting to a Windows 2000 Server, a security window appears asking ...
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Software Suggestions For Remote Access To One Private Network From Another Private Network [closed]
I'm currently incrementally developing a piece of software for a small business which is located 50 - 60 kilometres from where I live. The employees of the company are not very tech-savy which means I ...
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Are there other softwares like VNC in Linux like Windows Remote Desktop Connection Tool?
Are there other softwares like VNC thats is a remote desktop viewer like VNC but connects to the original screen rather than a virtual one. I m using ubuntu and i would really like to have a tool in ...
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Using 'diff' command over ssh
If I have a folder with several files on my computer, and a copy of the same folder on a remote server, is it possible to run 'diff' through ssh so I can see the differences between my copy and the ...
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Slave drive for data storage and remote data analysis?
I'm trying to figure out how to set up a machine where I can keep my data and run data analyses remotely. Right now, I have a desktop PC and a laptop.
The solution I came to (and I'm willing to ...
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1answer
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How to duplicate multi-displays in windows?
I need more screen real-estate for productivity work (programming, excel, etc) and am considering a 3 side-by-side setup (3X1920 x 1200). I'd like to find a way to usefully incoporate a touchscreen ...
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Making some setting in the remote PC so that its IP address can be traced [duplicate]
I have a shared PC at a remote place on LAN. I usually work on that using remote Desktop connection. But sometimes the IP address of the pc gets changed when someone accidentally or intentionally ...
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Finding IP address of a PC when it changes by making some setting
I have a shared PC at a remote place on the LAN. I usually work on it using remote desktop connection. Sometimes the IP address of the PC gets changed when someone accidentally or intentionally ...
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Enable Remote Access Linux
It might sound very basic question but I am beginner on Linux...
I have created a few users on my Linux distribution. I would like to enable Remote Connection through SSH for some of these users not ...
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Ubuntu VNC Server not asking for user-auth
I have set up my VNC Server on Ubuntu 12.04 following this guide.
It all works fine, but at the moment I am auto-logged on as root, and the second I log out I just get a black screen.
I would like ...
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1answer
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TeamViewer meetings on a LAN connection
I know that we can use TeamViewer on a LAN connection without internet for remote control. I was wondering whether we can use meetings to connect via LANs without internet as well. I tried doing this ...
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RDP not allowing me to remote to any user?
I have a computer several actually that will allow me to RDP remote log into that PC but only under the admin account and not the other?
For example the PC has two admins one might be Admin with the ...
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teamviewer for a client living underneath a server
I have a computer at school that were included with TeamViewer Client. My school network topology includes a server and all other computers with passwords and domain setup, among which there is mine ...
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How to give each computer on the network its own url?
I remember when I was in university, I could remote access individual workstations in the computer lab by specifying p1.someuniversity.edu or p2.someuniversity.edu through ssh.
Now at home I have ...
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1answer
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Enable remote desktop or remote administration remotley
I recently reformatted one of my computer and have forgotten to turn on remote desktop. Now I am trying to grab some files off that computer but have no way of accessing it. I have administrative ...
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Is there a program or way to monitor or record or track a remote desktop session?
I may be hiring some remote employees and would like a way to track that they are working when they say they are.
Is there a way to track how and when someone connects via remote desktop to a ...
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How to automatically remember the last path where I was? [*nix]
Is there any scripts or tools that can automatically remember and write down the path I am?
I asked because, when I was remote accessing my campus cluster via ssh last night, they will log me out ...
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What's the simplest to use free alternative to TeamViewer which doesn't require the client to open ports in their firewall? [closed]
Are there any free alternatives to TeamViewer which don't require the client to open ports in their firewall?
This is for commercial use to help customers out when they're stuck and we can't get an ...
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Are all platforms vulnerable to RAT's?
I just resently found out about RAT and Keyloggers (Remote Administration Tool) that is used by "hackers" to take controll over a cumputeres.
Here is some information on the topic.
Is linux ...
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NX keymaps all messed up in Gnome 3
Back in the days of Gnome 2, I was happily using NX (NoMachine, FreeNX, neatx) for an extremely low-latency and usable connection to several Linux boxes. Everything worked like a dream.
Then, Gnome 3 ...
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1answer
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How to make SSH work faster?
I now have SSH daemon on a remote server and SSH client my PC, both running Debian Linux.
Currently it uses password authentication.
The trouble is that it takes about 5-6 secs (I have not measured ...
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2answers
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Best way of reliably SSHing to a remote roaming linux host
I have a remote linux host that moves around the world on a boat. When the boat docks in a port the boat's network connects to (essentially) public wi-fi. I need to be able to administer the remote ...
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Remote access to Windows applications from Linux without limiting to desktop area
For example xming (for access Linux/Unix X Window application on Windows host) I be able to select multiwindow mode when each Linux windows show as resular MS Windows application:
But I don't know ...
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Linksys Router Remote access to LAN network, Static Routes
I am trying to set up remote access to a controller on my LAN-side network from off-site. I can hit the remote access page of the router, but I am unable to hit any of my equipment on the LAN side ...
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Trying to access Ubuntu 12.10 rdp via SSH tunnel
So I have a Ubuntu 12.10 sitting at home. I SSH to my DD-WRT router. I use the Bit Vise SSH client to SSH from my Windows 7 laptop at work to my router. I have terminal access to the Ubuntu PC thru ...
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How do I ssh-login into my Mac as root?
For some reason I can't login as root into my Mountain Lion 10.8.2.
I've already edited /private/etc/sshd_config file by removing the comment from
PermitRootLogin yes
and restarted Mac. Still it ...
