Gaining control to a computer or equipment while not necessarily being physically located near it. More specific tags include [remote-desktop] and [vnc]. Not the same as [remote-access].
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How can I control two computers with the same keyboard and mouse?
How can I control two computers (with seperate monitors) with the same keyboard and mouse? Is there a software solution to this? Can the computers be running different OSs?
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How can I use my computer to control my house?
I would like a way to use my computer to control the lights and appliances in my house.
Does anyone have any good suggestions on how to do this. I would prefer to do this as unobtrusively as ...
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Office jukebox systems
We're looking for a good office jukebox solution where staff can select songs via a web interface to be played over the central set of speakers.
Must haves:
Web Interface
RSS / easy to scrap ...
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How can TeamViewer work without modifying firewall/router settings?
All remote desktop software that I know about needs to modify firewall settings and open ports.
How can Teamviewer work without modifying them? Does some alternative software exist that can also do ...
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Can I remotely hibernate a computer?
I know the shutdown command (and the corresponding shutdown /i switch to show the GUI), but is there a way to hibernate a computer remotely in a similar way?
The machines are running Windows XP and ...
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Run a remote command using ssh config file
I'd like to be able to setup a command to run on ssh login to a server, without needing to type it.
Basically I'm looking for the ssh config file equivalent of:
ssh host command
so that all I need ...
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High-performance remote desktop for Windows 7
We have a client who has a machine using an extremely high resolution output setup (3 30" monitors in portrait mode for a total resolution of 4800x2560.)
He routinely remotes into this machine but ...
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Feeding a Dog Remotely - hardware? [closed]
I'm looking for a way to, remotely, activate some sort of treat dispenser.
I'm not a hardware guy, and I'm sure that conceptually, this is very easy. But I don't know how to begin. I haven't ...
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automate your computer via sms
I was wondering if it was possible to automate my pc by sending sms text messages to it.
This is the plan:
connect usb gsm modem to the pc
Send the text "start explorer" to the usb modem using my ...
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Is a good graphics card important for remote desktop?
I'm trying to pick a laptop for working from home, where I'll be using remote desktop to connect to my machine at work. How important is it to have a good graphics card on the client machine (the ...
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How can I disable the IR/Remote Control on an HP Laptop?
I've seen this happen on 2 different HP laptops now. If I try to use them in the same room as a Media Center, the MCE TV remote keeps sending commands to the laptop. This can do anything from wake ...
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Remote control a computer using another computer
I've got a main desktop computer at home, I'd like watch movies using it but able to control it afar.
For example, I would like to lay on my bed and control the desktop using my own laptop via ...
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How to prevent question mark cursor issue cause be Insert key when doing VNC to a mac?
I found out that when I press the Insert key on the client I will block the OS X VNC server by putting it in a "help mode" where you get the question mark mouse cursor.
The mouse works but I cannot ...
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Software to customise this USB PC Remote Control
I bought this remote from eBay and have been trying to customise it ever since. Most of the buttons work but I was hoping I could use something like Autohotkey and WinLIRC to fully personalise every ...
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SSH from Linux computer into GUI of windows computer?
Basically I want to store my Windows system somewhere remote and use SSH (or any other protocol that would work) on Linux (specifically a raspberry pi) to access the entire desktop GUI on the Windows ...
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What is a good IR-receiver for my Linux (XBMC) HTPC?
I have bought a Asrock 330 ION-BD and use it as a HTPC.
I'm running XBMC under Linux (Ubuntu).
I'm missing a good Remote control. The problem is that
the Asrock doesn't have an IR receiver onboard ...
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Remote access for network printer
I have a network printer (HL-2250DN) that I want to also reach from outside the home network. In the network it is reachable by 192.168.0.103
Now I used a DNS service to map my external IP to a ...
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Cheap/simple way to turn TV on/off using computer and/or Windows Meda Center remote
I have a Windows Media Center HTPC, and it's great. I'm trying to rid myself of one last minor inconvenience, though. The only thing I need my TV remote for on a day-to-day basis is to turn the TV ...
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Controlling music player from web
I have a ubuntu machine that is connected to my house's sound system. Is there a way I can control what it is playing remotely? I have SSH access if necessary.
I typically use Rhythmbox to play ...
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How to remotely clean a Windows computer of spyware and viruses?
I am a college student, and my parents are hours away. So last time I went home, I upgraded my mom's computer to Windows 7, and also installed Hamachi to it so that it's in a VPN with my laptop.
Well ...
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Remote desktop type software that the client need not install anything
I am primarily a Macintosh user, and can usually walk a client though any troubles they may have because I have a Macintosh in front of me. If they are on a different OS, things are close enough, or I ...
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How to turn on and remote access home PC to monitor my kid's PC usage?
I want to monitor my kid's home PC usage.
Here's what I'm looking for:
To be able to turn on a home PC remotely from laptop at work;
Remote access the same home PC. Transfer files, open browser ...
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Remote control Linux keyboard/mouse
I have a unique need but I was hoping it isn't that unique.
I have an Ubuntu desktop that is connected to a TV in another room. There's no remote that would work over the distance and walls, so my ...
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In need of a unique remote desktop/VNC solution
I was wondering if there was a solution already created that would be all web browser based without having the need to connect to anything else other than the web server port if you were the client.
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How to hide the notifications of the Teamviewer (silent use)
Is it possible to hide a quick panel of the TeamViewer in the right corner and other notifications and pop-ups to enable a "silent" remote session?
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Windows: Detecting which IR remote keys are pressed
I'm looking to customize how my 'Noah Company MediaGate GP-IR02BK' remote control works with XBMC. I've found the file I need to update for XBMC (Keymap.xml), but I now need to find out how each ...
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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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Live Camera capturing and printing software [closed]
I'm running a Haunted House exhibit at my school to raise money, and I had the idea of taking pictures of the "victims"/students remotely with my Sony DSC-H5 camera and then printing and selling the ...
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Using multiple computers effectively
I have some extra (old) Macs and PCs around the house and a MacBook that's sometimes overworked. I'm looking for tips on using multiple computers effectively.
Basically, I'd like to add to the ...
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Run VNC only for a region of the screen
Is there a VNC server that lets me define only a region of the screen for remote control?
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Keyboard remote control
Since IP KVMs are too expensive for me (especially for a home project), I need to find a way to send real keystrokes to a computer remotely in order to install OSes, changing BIOS settings, etc.
Do ...
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Remote control software that doesn't require the end user's input
When I worked at a large corporation a long time ago, their IT staff had a remote control solution that did not require the end user to enter a password, give a password, or anything else of that ...
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Is a screen mandatory for using remote desktop?
I'd like to use the GUI environment on a spare box I have headless, not just ssh into it.
Is it possible to setup a remote desktop service even when there's no screen attached to the remote host?
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Controlling my Computer via Remote Controller
Is it possible to control my Computer using a Remote Control device (something similar to our TV Remotes) ? So that I don't have to get up from my sofa or bed to turn of my computer or switch it on or ...
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Is there a simple way to control the desktops of some clients and family members regardless of their environment?
I'm not sure if I've worded this question well.
I have family members, friends and clients scattered all over the world who rely on me for technical advice. Directing them over email or the telephone ...
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How to render remote assistance to a person using Live Messenger?
There is a feature within Windows Live Messenger v9 that allows a person to ask for remote assistance. BBut as I understand it, this works only if the router is UPnP enabled on both ends.
Today I ...
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Is there a Linux-compatible R/C simulator that works with real radios?
My Dad flies radio-controlled (R/C) aircraft. He used to run a simulator called "RealFlight" which allowed him to connect his actual radio to his computer and fly simulated craft. He learned enough ...
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how to prevent ir receiver from waking computer
I have an HP dv4 notebook, which has an ir receiver on the front. I want to configure it so that no matter what, IR signals will not trigger vista media center to start. It currently starts whether ...
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Remote control (via ethernet) a computer from boot for Grub choices. (On Linux)
I have a computer that I use for practically everything.
In the same room I have a second computer that I use purely for trialing Linux distributions, It currently has Debian, gNewSense and Kubuntu on ...
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How to remote desktop to a Windows Vista machine from a Redhat machine?
I can find this article about remote desktop in Vista, but none that tells me how to remotely control my Vista machine from my Redhat machine.
Any ideas?
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Universal Remote Question
I'm looking for the mid-price point universal remote to control a Visio TV + Blue Ray (Samsung)+Comcast Cable Box + Panasonic Stereo. I would like touch screen if possible with easy setup. Price is ...
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Can iPhone Apps “see” your data or information?
I would like to install one of the iPhone apps that allows me to remotely log into my home network from wherever I am. Does anyone know if these apps can see my login and password as I enter it to ...
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Windows: good, simple music streaming?
I've been using iTunes to stream music over the LAN, and quite frankly the quality is terrible. On the other hand, its ease of use - having a simple client on either end, and it just 'working' with ...
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Remote CMD Login
I need a VNC/SSH/something server that will let me access command line remotely from a limited account (meaning no services or any install). Just a simple exe that I can run and have it either connect ...
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Run commands on a different computer
Here's the situation:
I have one server and two terminals. I want to run a semi-automatic backup that will be run on one of the terminals, which will, obviously, back up some files, etc. However, one ...
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Remote screen control
At my house we have a 42" LCD connected to a media PC running Vista and use it for things like streaming video & music, playing games, etc. We control the media PC with a wireless mouse & ...
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How do I override the default Vista MCE Remote Control Behaviour
I rencently bought a microsoft MCE remote control even though I dont have a media centre version of vista. The remote came with no software but out of the box some of the buttons caused windows to do ...
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Can i control my Desktop machine from Laptop if both use same internet connection
Below are the resources i have:
1) Desktop(No Wireless card)
2) Internet Connection with wireless router
3) Laptop with wireless card
My Question: If i choose to connect desktop to Internet via wired ...
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Use Wii Remote as presentation clicker
I would like to use a Wii remote with my Macbook pro to control Keynote for presentations, primarily using A for next slide and B for previous. I prefer a free program, as I have a perfectly good ...
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Getting triple-tap for Gyration Media Center remote working in Windows shell
I have this Gyration remote which, out of the box, does not support triple-tap for text entry outside of Media Center; only numbers can be entered in the Windows shell. Gyration have a patch that ...
