Remote Desktop Connection From Mac To Windows 10

Remote Desktop Connection From Mac To Windows 10

Remote Desktop Connection From Mac To Windows 10 Desktop
How To Use Remote Desktop Connection From Mac To Windows
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Connect to it from the Remote Desktop Connection window by typing in the IP address and pressing Connect. Mac and mobile users need to download the app in order to use the feature. This article explains how to set up and use Remote Desktop with Windows 10, Mac, Android, and iOS devices, plus includes troubleshooting information to help avoid. Step 3: On your Mac, open up the Directory Access application in Utilities. You might need to click the lock in the lower left-hand corner in order to make changes. Double-click on SMB/CIFS, and change the Workgroup name to the same name as the workgroup on Windows XP. Step 4: In Finder, click on GoNetwork. Locate the name of your Windows PC.
Remote Desktop Connection From Mac To Windows 10 DesktopSharing your screen remotely is a convenient way to access another computer as if you're sitting in front of it. OS X and Windows have this ability built right into them, meaning you can easily share your Mac's screen with Windows PCs, and vice versa.

Connecting to Windows PC Clients from a Mac

How To Use Remote Desktop Connection From Mac To WindowsTo connect to a Windows PC, you must first turn on remote connections. Open the System Properties and click the 'Remote' tab, then make sure 'Allow remote connections to this computer' is enabled.

You also want to make sure you install the Microsoft Remote Desktop client on your Mac. It is available in the App Store.

Remote Desktop will be installed in your Mac's Application's folder. In our example, we've already set up a user profile, which is ready for action. Let's take a moment, however, to click 'Edit' and show you what's involved.

Next to 'Connection name' we give it a friendly name while the 'PC name' is either the name we gave our target PC or its IP address.
We don't worry about configuring a gateway because we're connecting to our PC within our local network. Also, if you do not want to enter your user name and password every time you connect, you can add them to the 'Credentials.' Not entering any credentials means that when you connect to your Windows machine, you will need to log into an account.

If you want to know what your PC's name and/or IP address is, you need to check. Use the keyboard shortcut 'Windows + R' and then type 'cmd' to open a command prompt. In the command prompt, type 'ipconfig' and hit 'Return.' You want to use the IPv4 address it gives you.

If you can't remember what you named your computer, you can find that information on the 'System' control panel.
The rest of the Remote Desktop connection's settings concern resolution, colors, and full screen options.

When you connect to a new client, you'll likely see a Verify Certificate dialog. Click 'Continue' to connect.
If you don't want to see this warning dialog in the future, click 'Show Certificate' and then check the 'Always trust …' option as shown below.

To confirm changes to your certificate trust settings, you will need to enter your system password.

Remember, if you didn't previously enter anything in the connection credentials, you will see the login screen when you first connect. Once you've successfully connected to your Windows PC from your Mac, your Windows desktop will appear.
As we mentioned, being able to connect to a Windows machine is a pleasant convenience. For example, your Windows PC may be a super beefy machine you use to do compiling or rendering. You can use remote desktop to check on a job's progress or start tasks without actually being physically at the machine.
Connecting to a Mac from a Windows PCConnecting to a Mac from a Windows PC is a little different. You're not going to be able to use Remote Desktop, but that's okay because there's a free client called RealVNC viewer that does the trick nicely.
Just like with Windows, you first have to set up your Mac for screen sharing. Open the 'Sharing' preference panel and check the box next to 'Screen Sharing.'
Click 'Computer Settings…' and make sure 'VNC viewers may control screen with password' is checked. Then enter a simple password.
The VNC Viewer requires installation, but you don't have to sign up for an account to use it.
Recall from the earlier screenshot that our Mac's screen can be accessed at 192.168.0.118 or Matt-Air.local. If you're unsure how to access your Mac, go back to your Sharing preferences and double-check the information on the Screen Sharing settings.
We enter '192.168.0.118' in our VNC client and leave the encryption as it is.

The RealVNC Viewer application has a plethora of options you can peruse at your leisure. 
You'll probably be fine leaving them as is, though, if you want your connection to automatically open full screen, you need to tick the box next to 'Full screen mode.'

We return to our connection and click the 'Connect' button. An authentication box will appear where you will need to enter the simple password you created in the Sharing preferences on your Mac.

When you connect to the target Mac, you will also need to log into a (presumably yours) user account, just like we had to do with Windows (if we didn't supply our credentials). 
Once logged in, your Mac desktop will now appear in the VNC Viewer window in the same state as you left it.

If you mouse to the top-middle of the window, you can spawn extra controls, which when you hover will give you a tooltip explaining what each one does.
You'll find handy shortcuts to close and save the connection, as well as to change options, and a full-screen button so your shared desktop fills the screen.
On the Mac side of things, a Screen Sharing icon will appear in the menu bar. This lets you quickly and easily access the Screen Sharing preferences or disconnect clients.
It's important to remember that sharing a computer screen is really only suited for short bits of work. If you were trying to remotely repair something or show another user how to do something, it's ideal, but to get any meaningful work done, not so much. You will always experience a little bit of lag and stutter, and there's not a whole lot you can do about that.
Like we said, however, it's not intended for heavy-duty work. Keep in mind also, we're only sharing our screens locally, which means that if you leave the house, say to go get coffee, and you realize you need to connect to a machine at home, you'll need to know how to connect to it through your router.
This guide will take you step by step through the process of configuring your Windows 10 computer for remote connections, and then setting up macOS to make those connections. This will allow you to view, control and use your Windows 10 PC remotely from your Mac. 
Set Up Windows for Remote Connections Open your Windows Settings and select the System option.
 From the menu on the left side of the window, select Remote Desktop
 Toggle the Remote Desktop switch to ON
 When prompted, click the Confirm button.
 In order to make sure your PC is always available for remote connections, click the Show settings link
 In the Power & sleep section make sure that Sleep is set to Never
 Now there should be a check in the box labelled Keep my PC awake for connections when it is plugged in
 That's it for the Windows settings – now switch over to your Mac.
Set Up and Configure Microsoft Remote Desktop on Your MacMac To Windows Software Start by heading over to the Mac App Store and install Microsoft Remote Desktop, which is completely free.
 Once the installation has completed, launch Microsoft Remote Desktop from your Applications folder.
 Select either Yes or Not now depending on your preference.
 Click the big Continue button.
 Now you'll probably be prompted to allow access for a couple of things – the first is to allow Microsoft Remote Desktop to access your microphone. Click OK
 Then click OK when you're prompted to allow Microsoft Remote Desktop access to your camera.
 Once you've reached the main MRD screen, click the Add PC button.
 From here you'll need to enter some info about your Windows computer. The first is the IP address your PC is using. If you need help figuring that out, it's super easy and can be done by following the instructions found in this guide. Then give this connection a 'friendly name' – something that indicates which PC you're connecting to. This is particularly helpful for when you setup multiple remote connections. Finally, click the Save button.
 Double-click the newly created Remote Desktop.
 When prompted, enter the username and password that you use on your Windows computer.
 You may get a warning regarding certificates – click Continue if you do.
 Ta-da! You're now able to view and control your Windows computer from your Mac. Note: your Windows desktop wallpaper won't be displayed – it'll just be a blank background. Microsoft does this to make the connection faster.
 That's it – you're all done. You can now control a Windows 10 PC from your Mac!
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