remote desktop

Windows Remote Desktop setting

Does Turning Off Remote Access Keep Me Safer?

Turning off remote desktop is incrementally safer, but it is a very small piece of a much larger puzzle.

Chrome Remote Desktop

Using Chrome Remote Desktop in Windows

Google’s Chrome Remote Desktop is a free and convenient remote-access tool allowing you to get help from people you trust or be the person giving help.

Windows Pro or Windows Home?

What’s the Difference Between Windows Home and Pro Editions?

I prefer Windows Professional editions. Here’s what I consider the important differences between Windows Home and Pro.

A computer screen displaying "Remote Access"?

Why Disabling Remote Access Doesn’t, and What to Do Instead

Turning off remote access in Windows might feel safe, but it doesn’t block the kind of access scammers use. I’ll show you why those settings aren’t enough, how remote scams really work, and what simple habits will actually keep your computer secure.

Remote Access

What’s the Difference Between Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance?

Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance are related yet different technologies included in Windows to allow remote access. I’ll review the differences.