Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and thousands of reviews, features and blog posts. He writes CNET's popular Cheapskate blog and co-hosts Protocol 1: A Travelers Podcast (about the TV show ...

Remote access — the ability to control a computer from a different location over the network — might not be something you need to use every day. However, it does come in handy in certain situations.

Need to access a remote PC from another computer or a mobile device? Microsoft's Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) tool will let you connect from afar. As long as the remote Windows computer is turned ...

We can control TV, AC, and various gadgets using a Remote Control device. But, do you know that it is possible to control a Windows computer using your smartphone? The Unified Remote app can help you ...

Couch potatoes, rejoice! The Streamzap PC Remote is a full-featured IR remote control for your PC that communicates with a USB IR receiver plugged into your computer. A simple installation program, ...

Remote-desktop software may still seem like science fiction to the family member or customer trying to overcome a computer issue, but real heads know it’s been a useful reality for a while now. Using ...

Hybrid and remote work has introduced novel difficulties for IT departments and workers, such as how to access resources or troubleshoot issues when employees are geographically dispersed. Fortunately ...