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A program to control another computer. Online tracking and remote control. Installing and configuring TeamViewer

There are a lot of programs for organizing remote access. There are paid and free programs, there are programs for different operating systems. It is clear that in this article we will not be able to consider everything at once, but we will talk about the most interesting of them, and most importantly, we will understand what is more effective for a particular task.

Radmin (shareware)

About ten years ago, Radmin was the most popular remote access program, and it still exists (www.radmin.ru) - it has not gone anywhere during this time. Let's start the review with it.

The program consists of two parts: Server and Viewer. The first one runs on the remote computer(s) and the second one runs on your computer and is used to connect to the remote machines you are about to configure. You can download it from the developer's site as full set as well as individual components. There is also a portable version of the Viewer that works without installation, and the version of Radmin Server 3.5 NTI is a special version without a tray icon, that is, a user of a remote computer will not know that Radmin is installed on it until you start managing his computer.

I will note the key features: support for Windows 8 32/64 bit, support for switching user sessions in Windows XP/Vista/7/8, compatibility with Wine (Radmin can organize remote access to a PC under Linux control via Wine), Telnet support, remote PC shutdown, Radmin server scanner (allows you to find all the PCs you can manage on your network), file transfer between Server and Viewer.

Conclusions:

The functionality of the program: here is its own authentication, and support for voice chat, and the ability to transfer files. Everything is very convenient.
Due to the fact that Server is installed on the remote computer, the presence of the user is not required, as in other similar programs. For example, you can administer remote PCs of your colleagues when they are out for lunch. Other similar programs require either the user to allow the connection, or the user to provide you with a password that is automatically generated each time you connect.
Low system requirements, the program does not load the processor at all, which is especially important for my old laptop with an AMD processor, which heats up like an iron - it acted as a "remote" computer.
Just starting the Server is not enough, you also need to configure it.
Many users love TeamViewer not for its functionality, but for the fact that it doesn't require any special ports (it uses port 80 by default) and doesn't require firewall configuration. Radmin Server uses port 4899, and it will not be possible to start it without configuring a firewall.
No mobile clients.
Does not support other OS.

TeamViewer (freeware)

Now, probably, from the programs for remote access, TeamViewer is the most popular of all. You can download the full version from www.teamviewer.com/ru and don't pay a dime. The program is absolutely free for non-commercial use.

Rice. 4. TeamViewer launched

TeamViewer pleases with support for Windows, OS X, Linux, which was so lacking in Radmin. There are also mobile clients for Android, iPad/iPhone: you can control a remote computer from your iPhone. There is also a Portable version of the program for Windows, which is very useful for infrequent use of the program, and the Portable version can be run both on the “server” and on the “client”, unlike Radmin, where you can only run the client (Viewer) without installation, and the "server" part must be installed.

After starting the program, you will see the main TeamViewer window and the Computers and Contacts window (Fig. 4). If you plan to help all your relatives and colleagues at once, you can click the "Register" button, create an account, and then in this window you will see all the numerous computers that you set up.

Rice. 5. TeamViewer in action

Now let's figure out which is which. If you need to connect to your computer, then you must tell the remote party your ID (in this case, 969 930 547) and password (8229). How to report, decide for yourself - you can copy and transfer these values via Skype, ICQ, email, SMS, or simply dictate by phone. This password changes each time the program is started. If the program is installed on your computer, you can make a permanent personal password, but I do not recommend: the password can be compromised and then anyone can connect to your computer.

If you need to connect to a remote computer, then you need to enter the ID of the remote side (in this case, 411108007) and click the "Connect to partner" button, after which the program will ask you to enter the password that you received from the remote side. That's all - in the window that appears, you can configure the remote computer (Fig. 5).

You probably already noticed the main difference from Radmin: you need to transfer the password to the person who sets up the computer, and in Radmin the password is specified when creating a user account. In other words, you need the presence of the user at the computer. The question is, how to organize a home office when you want to access your work computer from home, for example, at night. Everything is very simple. You need to organize TeamViewer autostart (for example, add it to the Startup group or register it in the registry in the Run key) and set a Personal Password. Please note that you cannot set a personal password if the program is not installed on your computer, but is launched without installation.

There is one more program you should be aware of: TeamViewer Host. It runs as a system service and is used for 24/7 access to a remote computer, including logging in/out. It turns out that TeamViewer Host allows you to organize a terminal server, and it supports an unlimited number of clients for one server (the number of clients is limited only by the computing capabilities of your computer). It should also be noted that to install TeamViewer Host, you need administrator rights, which are not always available, so in most cases you will still use the regular TeamViewer. However, if you need to set up only one computer (or simply organize remote access to it, say from home), then TeamViewer Host is not needed. For the sake of justice, it should be noted that if a regular TeamViewer (not Host) is running on computer A, then computers B, C, D (the number three is given as an example) can connect to it for joint administration. Another thing is that you need to coordinate the actions of administrators, since the keyboard and mouse are common, but one can configure, the rest will observe.

Like Radmin, TeamViewer allows you to exchange files, voice and text messages, as well as remotely reboot the computer (the desired command is in the "Actions" menu, see Fig. 5, just restarting the computer is not enough - after all, then the TeamViewer communication session will not be established, reboot computer during its setup is only needed through the "Actions" menu).

Conclusions:

Simplicity (the program is simpler than Radmin - a huge advantage for inexperienced users who will have to install it on the remote side).
The program completely does not require installation: both on the client and on the server. Installation is optional.
Works on port 80 (and some additional ports) so no firewall configuration is required.
Availability of versions for other operating systems.
Availability of mobile clients for Android, iOS and Windows Phone 8 (that is, you can control a remote computer directly from your iPad).
Possibility of organizing interactive conferences (up to 25 participants).
Does not require administrator rights for remote access.
The processor loads noticeably more than Radmin, my old laptop even overheated and turned off.
Although there are mobile clients, they are not very convenient (however, this is better than nothing).

Royal TS (shareware)

Once upon a time there was such a program - mRemote. I don’t know what happened there, but the mRemote project was closed, and the developers took it and created another project - Royal TS. On the site you will find versions for Windows, OS X and iOS (can be run from iPhone and iPad).

In Royal TS, before creating a connection, you need to create a document, that is, one connection = one document. Royal TS documents are a very handy thing, they can be transferred like regular files, for example, to another admin. He will be able to open such a document and immediately connect to a remote computer without having to create a connection manually. The shareware version has a limit on the number of simultaneously open documents - ten. As for me, this is quite enough for non-commercial use of the program, so in practice you won’t even notice that you are missing something (unless, of course, you administer a huge network of computers remotely).

The first thing to say is that this program is fundamentally different from Radmin and TeamViewer. Both of these programs combine the functionality of both a server and a client (in the case of Radmin, the server and client are different programs, in the case of TeamViewer they are the same program). In other words, on one of the computers you can install Radmin Server or TeamViewer, and on the other, use Radmin Viewer or TeamViewer, respectively, to connect to this remote computer. So, Royal TS is something like Radmin Viewer, that is, a program for connecting to a remote server, but the server will have to be created on its own. How you do it is your problem. Royal TS will not help you create such a server, but will only allow you to connect to it.

Rice. 6. Royal TS for Windows

Among the protocols for connecting to a remote server that Royal TS supports: RDP, Telnet, SSH, Citrix, VNC. The RDP / Telnet / SSH servers themselves and others will have to be configured independently.

On the one hand, this is beyond the scope of the article, on the other hand, it would be incomplete if I did not give an example of setting up at least one of the servers that Royal TS supports. SSH / Telnet servers, I think, the reader will not be very interested. I want something graphic. Suppose we have Linux (Ubuntu or its clone) and we need to set up a VNC server. To do this, first install the VNC server with the command:

sudo apt-get install vnc4server

After that, you need to run it - for the first time without parameters:

sudo vnc4server

In the process of launch sudo commands vnc4server needs to enter the password that will be used to connect to this VNC server. The password itself will be stored in $HOME/.vnc/passwd. I won't say a word more - there is man :). After the first launch, you need to start vnc4server by specifying the screen number:

sudo vnc4server:3

Next, in Royal TS, you need to create a new document (on the File tab), then go to the Edit tab and press the VNC button. In the window that appears (Fig. 7), you need to enter the display name (Display Name) - in our case: 3, the IP address of the VNC server and specify the port number (usually 5900). The password will be requested when connecting to the server.

Rice. 7. VNC Connection Options

Conclusions:

A universal client for connecting to a remote server using various protocols.
There are versions for Windows, OS X and iOS.
It is impossible to organize remote access using only Royal TS tools, additional programs are needed.
Not suitable for remote configuration of computers of inexperienced users - they simply will not be able to configure the necessary remote access services.

Supremo: free and easy (freeware)

Let's analyze the situation. If you don't like TeamViewer or you can't use it for some reason (including the need to purchase a license for commercial use), and Radmin is also not suitable for any reason, then you will have to look for analogues. Since the article deals with simple and free programs, it is necessary that the following program be: a) free; b) simple. This is the Supremo program, which can be downloaded from the site.

The program (Fig. 8) was created "in the image and likeness" of TeamViewer. It does not require installation, its principle of operation is the same as that of TeamViewer, even it uses the same terminology (this is me regarding the partner ID and other inscriptions in the program interface).

The computer you are setting up and the support technician's computer must be running Windows only. Various editions of Windows are supported, including Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008R2. Nothing has been said about support for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 on the official website yet.

Rice. 8. Supremo program

The algorithm for using it is simple: you need to run the program on both computers, then ask the remote party for its ID and password, and then click the "Connect" button. Before this, the remote side must press the "Start" button, otherwise the connection will not be allowed. Perhaps this is the only difference from TeamViewer.

To make the review more complete, let's go to the program settings (Tools -> Options). In the "Security" section (Fig. 9), you can configure the automatic launch of the program, specify a password for remote connections, and specify which IDs are allowed to connect to your computer.

Rice. 9. Supremo security options

In the "Connection" section (Fig. 10), you can specify the proxy server settings if it is present on your network.

Rice. 10. Supremo connection parameters

In addition to its direct purpose, namely remote control computer, the program can be used to share files. For file sharing (which is possible in two directions - both download and upload) just use drag & drop.

Conclusions:

Easy to use.
Does not require installation.
Ability to transfer files.
Chat capability.
No firewall configuration required (using HTTPS/SSL).
No support for OS other than Windows.
No mobile clients.

LogMeIn (freeware)

Consider another useful program - LogMeIn (Fig. 11). The purpose of this program is the same as that of all the others discussed in this article - remote access. On the logmein.com website you will find several similar products, but we are primarily interested in the LogMeIn Free product. Its capabilities are quite sufficient for most purposes: access to a computer running Windows or OS X, remote control and desktop viewing, copy and paste data between computers, reboot function, chat, support for multiple monitors, intrusion detection via SSL / TLS protocol, not requires firewall settings, does not require administrator rights on the remote computer.

Personally, I liked the functions of copying and pasting data between computers, as well as the reboot function: in the process of setting up a computer, it sometimes needs to be rebooted, after which the remote access session will be automatically restored, which is very convenient.

Unlike the Free version, the Pro version supports PC-to-PC file transfer, HD video, PC-to-PC drag and drop, and a few other features that are hardly worth paying nearly 53 euros a year for, which is what the Pro version costs. A comparison of the two versions, as well as the OS X version, can be read at: https://secure.logmein.com/comparisonchart/comparisonFPP.aspx.

Rice. 11. LogMeIn Main Window

The way you work with this program is slightly different from TeamViewer and similar programs. It's a little more complicated, but apparently that's how the LogMeIn developers determine who uses the program and for what purposes. In the main window, select "from a Mac or PC" and then you will see the sequence of actions that you need to perform in order to give another user access to this computer (Fig. 12). Grandpa and grandma will definitely get confused and not appreciated. You can’t do without registering on logmein.com, although it is free, it is completely unnecessary in terms of convenience.

Rice. 12. How to connect to this PC

There is, however, a simpler way - anonymous access through a browser. Quite an interesting feature, which is not found in other similar programs. The bottom line is this: a user who wants you to set up his computer creates an invitation link, then sends it to you in any convenient way (via email, Skype, and so on). The invitation link is valid for a certain time (the time is set by the remote user), even if someone peeps the link, he is unlikely to be able to use it after the expiration date.

Let's take a look at how to create an invitation and how to use it. The Desktop Sharing section displays the current prompts. By clicking the "Send invitation" button, you can generate the same link. The invitation creation wizard allows you to define the duration of the invitation and how the invitation will be sent (can be sent via e-mail link, or you can just get the link and send it manually).

Rice. 13. Manage a remote computer through a browser

Then this link must be sent to the person who will be setting up the computer. When he copies it to the browser and opens it, he will see a screen similar to the one in fig. 13. To continue, you need to click the "Continue" button. After that, the user who sent the link will receive two requests in sequence. The first request is a request to allow access to the guest, the second request is to grant access rights (Fig. 20). The guest can either fully control the computer, or only view the desktop without control.

Conclusions:

Does not require administrator rights.
Does not require firewall configuration.
Ability to use a browser for remote control.
mobile clients.
A somewhat unusual way of working.

Mosh (mobile shell): a good alternative for SSH

Mosh can also be used for remote access to the console (that is, you can remotely execute commands and see their result). The main advantage of Mosh over SSH is the ability to roam, that is, change the network on the client machine, which is useful on the road when the network can change (now it is cellular, in a few minutes it is Wi-Fi, while the IP changes, but the connection remains). Frequently traveling admins will appreciate this. But there is one big drawback: Mosh will not connect to a regular SSH server, which means that Mosh will have to be installed on the server. But Mosh does not work as a daemon, like SSH, but as a regular program, that is, root access is not needed to run it. Mosh is available to many Linux distributions and BSD, OS X, iOS (as part of the popular iSSH client) and Android.

UltraVNC/RealVNC

VNC (Virtual Network Computing) is a system for remote access to a computer desktop using the RFB (Remote FrameBuffer) protocol. It was previously shown how to organize a VNC server on Linux; on Windows, such a server can be created using the UltraVNC or RealVNC programs. The UltraVNC program is similar to RealVNC, but has additional features such as encryption of the connection between the client and the server, the Java Viewer module (access to a remote PC through a Java-enabled browser), and others. While RealVNC has a VNC Viewer plugin for Google Chrome so there is no need for Java Viewer. As already noted, the programs are largely similar, so in this article we will only consider UltraVNC.

When installing UltraVNC, it is possible to install both a VNC server and a VNC client. On your computer, if you do not need remote access to it, you can not install the VNC server. When installing the VNC server, it will be possible to configure it to run as a system service, but this requires admin rights. The RFB protocol that VNC uses usually uses ports 5900-5906. Therefore, to connect via VNC, you need to configure a firewall, otherwise it will "kill" the connection.

The UltraVNC Viewer program is used to connect to the VNC server. The program is universal and you can use it to connect to any VNC server, not just the one running UltraVNC Server. Similarly, you can connect to a server created by the UltraVNC Server program with the RoyalTS program or any other VNC client.

A few words about how it all works. First, launch the UltraVNC Edit Settings program and on the Security tab set a password to access the VNC server, then you need to launch the UltraVNC Server program. After that, on another computer, we launch UltraVNC Viewer (Fig. 14) and enter the IP of the computer on which the VNC server is installed, and click the Connect button.

Rice. 14. UltraVNC Viewer

Conclusions:

You need admin rights, you need to configure the firewall.
The same protocol can be used to control Windows, OS X and Linux, but these are not the advantages of a specific program, but of VNC itself.

SSH access

SSH remains a classic of remote access. It would seem, what else can you think of? Well, for example, what if you have a lot of remote machines? Prescribe aliases for each? There are special utilities that allow you to quickly switch between machines. One such manager in Linux is Gnome Connection Manager. The program is very convenient, highly recommended. Windows uses AutoPuTTY for this purpose, a wrapper for the popular PuTTY SSH/Telnet client, which can be downloaded from http://www.r4dius.net/autoputty/. There is a similar SSH connection manager for OS X -Shuttle . For mobile platforms, you can use mobile SSH clients - Prompt (iOS) and ConnectBot (Android). You can easily find links and screenshots on the Web.

Ammyy Admin (freeware)

Ammyy Admin is another program for remote desktop access. The program is good because it is absolutely free, it is not demanding on resources at all (the executable file generally takes a ridiculous 700 Kb), it allows you to organize both regular remote access to the desktop and a connection in the style of a remote office, it does not require installing and changing firewall settings. You can find the rest of the program's features on the developers' website.

AnywhereTS (freeware)

Allows you to convert computers into thin clients. The main purpose of this program is by no means remote access for reasons of technical support, as in all previously described programs, although it can also be used for this. AnywareTS allows you to give a second life to old computers that will be used as thin clients - connect to a server that will run programs that are physically impossible to run on old PCs. Detailed information about this program can be found on the developer's website.

Remote access in Windows 8

This review would not be complete if we did not consider the capabilities of the OS itself. On the "server" (that is, on the computer to which remote access is planned), you need to perform the following steps:

Run SystemPropertiesRemote.exe.
Enable the "Allow remote assistance connections to this computer" checkbox.
Turn on the "Allow remote connections to this computer" switch and click the "Apply" button.
If you use power saving mode, you need to configure the computer so that it never goes into sleep mode.

On your computer, use the Remote Desktop Connection application to connect to a remote computer.

Rice. 15. Remote access permission

Google Hangouts: Screen Sharing and Video Conferencing

As a last resort, you can use the new service from Google - Hangouts. It allows you to arrange video calls, during which users can share their screen with each other. If you wish, you can familiarize yourself with this service.

Instead of a conclusion

There are a lot of programs for remote access. As I hope I have shown, the most familiar tool is not always the most effective. It is necessary to build on the conditions of a specific task, target platforms and other factors. I hope now I have finally cleared up the whole picture of remote access in your head. All suggestions and wishes can be sent to [email protected].

How to control employees, control children or monitor a person at a computer?

It is difficult to imagine the everyday life of a modern person without the use of a computer or mobile devices connected to the global network and used daily to receive and process information for personal and business purposes. Computers have become a part of life not only for adults, but also for teenagers and children, who spend several hours daily on the Internet.

Modern schoolchildren from the first grades are trained to use computer technologies and actively use them for educational and entertainment purposes. Unfortunately, the Internet is flooded not only with workshops on solving problems in physics or mathematics, which do not pose a threat to the fragile child's psyche. Global network hosts countless unsafe websites, including extremist, sectarian and "adult" websites, that can seriously harm a child's normal development as an individual and lead to problems in the future. Agree, you would not want your child to study occult rituals or look through pages of dubious content instead of doing homework after school.

In view of the foregoing, many parents may have a completely reasonable question: How to protect your child from the harmful effects of the Internet?, “How to find out what a child does in his free time at the computer?”, “Who does your beloved child communicate with?”, “ How to organize control over children?».

There are many programs for monitoring computer activities and spyware, but, as a rule, all of them are paid, slow down the computer's performance and are easily detected even by inexperienced users. In reality, you can only view the contents of the log files with the entered data on the keyboard and in some cases screenshots. In addition, you can view these log files only on the computer where these files were created. Those. if you are in a remote location, you will not be able to view these files. Of course, you can set up automatic sending of these logs to the mail or server, but this is fraught with additional difficulties and a waste of time. Plus, it's just inconvenient.

For full control over children, it can be very convenient to use programs for remote access to a computer via the Internet. Some of these programs are very easy to set up, and to be more precise, they practically do not require it and are able to instantly establish a connection with any computer connected to the Internet.

One such program is Ammyy Admin. And despite the fact that the main application area of the program is the provision of remote technical support, the features and versatility of Ammyy Admin make it easy to use it as a means of remote control of children. When it comes to business, monitoring and control of employees is also one of the areas of application of the program.

Why should I use Ammyy Admin to control my children remotely?

You can connect to any PC in a few seconds.
You can view the image remote computer from any other computer connected to the Internet. No tedious settings, registrations and installations!
Ammyy Admin bypasses all known firewalls and antiviruses (which cannot be said about keyloggers) and does not require installation. With the right settings, it will be almost impossible to detect Ammyy Admin.
Your child will never realize that someone is watching him in real time.
You can interactively enable voice chat and listen to what is happening on the remote PC side.
Ammyy Admin is completely free for home use, provided that you have not exceeded the free version usage limit.

How to set up child control using Ammyy Admin?

So, the procedure for setting up the program is extremely simple and will not take more than a minute.

What you need to do on the remote computer that we will monitor:

What you need to do on the computer from which we monitor:

If you want to organize employee control by monitoring their work computers, then under the laws of some countries you need to warn them about this. In any case, it will be useful to do this, because. knowing that the computer is under surveillance, the employee will not engage in extraneous activities on the work computer, which will reduce the risk of viruses infecting the computer and leaking confidential information, as well as increase the useful working time.

Remote access is a great tool if you need to help a person who is away with a computer, or urgently view work files from home. Consider what programs you can use for this, how to configure them and apply them in your work.

What is remote access

Remote access is a technology that allows a user to connect to a computer from a distance using another device and control it as if he himself were sitting at this computer. It can be connecting to a work machine from home, or helping a friend with installing programs - there are many options. The main condition is the presence of Internet access and a special program on both devices.

To organize remote access, there are many programs, both complex and very simple, some of which we will try to highlight.

A device on a remote access network can play two roles:

host - a computer to which access is provided (for example, a work computer on which you need to work from home);
client - a machine that accesses other devices.

The same computer in different situations can be used both as a host and as a client - but not at the same time.

Each device is assigned its own identifier - a label with which the devices "find" each other on the network. In most cases, the connection goes like this: the client is given a host ID, he finds it on the network and connects to it, giving the user access. For security purposes, you may also need a unique one-time password that is visible only to the host: this is done so that an untrusted person cannot connect to the computer.

Some programs use a generated unique ID number as an identifier, some prefer to use an IP address and a domain name. We will consider both of them.

Remote access via ID

First, let's talk about programs that operate on ID. They are quite easy to use and suitable for everyday needs of ordinary users, but they are not without their drawbacks.

AeroAdmin

Video: Using TeamViewer

Ammyy Admin

Ammyy is another remote access program that stands out for its simplicity and minimalism.

It has fewer functions than TeamViewer, but it is perfect for people who do not have special requirements for functionality: Ammyy is simple and very convenient, and also free.

The interface of the program is similar to the previous one: there is a window, the window contains your data as a host and a form for connecting other computers. You can connect both by ID and by IP.

The main window of Ammyy Admin provides the opportunity to both connect your computer to the client and become a client yourself

Unlike TeamViewer, Ammyy Admin does not ask for a password: instead, it requires the host to be sure to agree to the connection. Without the consent of the host, the communication session will not start.

Ammyy is waiting for the host to give permission to connect

The main disadvantage is the same as that of TeamViewer: free version implies limitations in the use of the program, which are eliminated only by purchasing the full version.

Video: working with Ammyy Admin

LiteManager

The third program that provides access by ID is LiteManager, a Russian program built on the basis of a utility from Microsoft, now closed. In the same way, divided into a free and paid version, LiteManager provides "free" users with much more features than previous programs: for example, you can connect not only 5 computers, but all 30 to your client. Such loyalty makes the program attractive not only for ordinary users, but also for administrators of small networks.

Unlike other considered tools, LiteManager consists of two components that are installed separately from each other: client (installed on the client machine) and server (respectively, on the host) part.

When installing the server part, a password is set for it, which is subsequently used by the client to connect to the host.

The client interface differs from previous programs and is more like a virtual machine manager window. In him a list of connected devices is indicated, each of which can be launched using the mouse.

The LiteManager interface displays connected devices that can be launched with a mouse click

The capabilities of LiteManager in some way repeat the functionality of TeamViewer and even exceed it. You can connect both by IP and by ID; there is also a handy display function, referred to as a network map. It can be used to represent all computers involved in the network in the form of a map that displays the connection of hosts to the client, as well as connected printers and other devices.

Network map in LiteManager is the ability to view connected devices as a map

Video: how to use LiteManager

Remote access using an IP address

Here everything is somewhat more complicated. The fact is that the IP address of an ordinary user is dynamic, that is, it changes regularly, and if you need to constantly connect via IP, it will be very inconvenient to configure the program again every time. Therefore, in order to take full advantage of remote access via IP, it is necessary to activate the static IP service. This is done by the provider and costs about 200 rubles per month (prices may vary depending on the provider).

After connecting the service, you will be given a static (unchanging) IP, and you can use the remote connection. However, the service should be used at your own risk: for an ordinary PC user, a static address, due to its lower security, can bring problems.

Alternatively, you can use the DynDNS service, which, for a fee, gives the user virtual server- through it the connection will pass. However, this service is more expensive than a static IP.

When a static IP is received, you need to open the port necessary for the program to work.

Now that the settings have been applied, it's time to move on to the program itself.

Radmin

The Radmin program for a long time (before the advent of TeamViewer and other systems using IDs) was the leader among remote access systems. It is very lightweight, undemanding to system restrictions (therefore, it "runs" well on older computers), and also provides high connection speed. However, this program only works through an IP address.

Radmin consists of client and server parts, and after installation, some configuration will be required.

Radmin is a paid program, but free for 30 days trial version can be downloaded from the official website.

Video: How to set up and use Radmin

Remote Desktop

This is not a third party software. This is a built-in remote administration tool from Microsoft that usually only works on a local network. To work with it, you will also need a static IP address and port settings, which are described above. The port, however, needs to be specified differently: 3389.

For Remote Desktop to work, you need to give it permission. To do this, go along the path "Start - Control Panel - System - Remote Access Settings" and tick "Allow connection ..." wherever possible.

To built windows service Remote Desktop worked, you need to set permissions for it

Remote Desktop is found through the start menu search as "Remote Desktop Connection". It looks like this: a window into which the data of the host computer (IP address and username) are entered.

To connect via classic windows application you need to enter the details of the host computer

If everything is fine, then this will be enough to connect.

So, we found out how to use remote access programs and how they can help both a simple user and a network administrator. Now the main thing is to apply the acquired knowledge in time!

How to follow the child if you are not nearby? Easily. There are programs that allow you to view the screen via the Internet, by linking to an account. Moreover, in addition to the tracking function, each of these programs has a lot of additional functions. Let's take a look at the most popular tracking and remote control software.

NeoSpy is a program for remote monitoring of a user's PC with the function online viewing screen via the Internet (linked to an account). With this software product, you can always view the screen of your home or work PC not only from another computer, but even from a phone or tablet via the Internet. The program is easy to install: you download the installation wizard from the official website, which downloads the program itself and installs it (by the way, there are no advertising and intrusive toolbars that even large software companies have been guilty of lately in the distribution kit). Further, after installation, go to the settings and link the program to your account, after which the function of viewing the screen online will be available.

NeoSpy Spy Software

In addition to normal viewing, you can choose what to watch: windows that open, text typed on the keyboard, sites visited by the user, as well as correspondence in instant messengers installed on the user's PC.

As you can see from the screenshot of the settings, the program provides a lot of opportunities, which everyone chooses for himself, based on his goals and objectives.

Linking an account is very easy. Select the "View via Internet" item, enter the username and password, click "Connect". Turn on tracking.

Now go to the program's website, enter your username and password, go to the "Account" tab and click on "Your computers".

Online tracking in the account

In addition to viewing the screen itself, you can connect to your webcam, which will help you monitor not only the actions on the computer, but also around it. You can see if your child is doing their homework.

If the program is installed on a portable device, the program shows on the map the geographical location of your device at the time of use.

It should be noted that of the considered programs of this kind, it is NeoSpy that makes it possible to conduct covert online tracking and allows you to save video from the screen in your account. It is also possible to scroll, rather than watch the entire video. Unlike NeoSpy, other programs do not save video, and tracking requires you to be constantly connected to the screen.

An important difference between NeoSpy and other presented programs is completely hidden surveillance, that is, the user does not see messages about your connection on his screen, as, for example, in TeamViewer and other programs, thanks to this your child will not know about the surveillance of him.

What else can be done with NeoSpy?

Traffic encryption. All data transmitted through the server is securely encrypted. They are almost impossible to decipher. NeoSpy uses AES encryption of data transmitted over the network (image screen, motion pointer, keyboard signals, etc.). Double password protection. The first is the online account: the password that is used to log into the online system. This only allows you to view the list of computers previously added to the online system, but does not allow you to contact them. The second password (and the most important one) is the access password, which allows you to connect to your computer and see sensitive data.

Main window interface

Remote Access Alerts

When using the "Messages" option, you can notify the user about something. Other security features:
The user cannot remove or close the tracking module even through the task manager.

Remote Desktop

Controlling a remote PC displays the screen of that PC (via the Internet or LAN) on your own monitor. That is, you will be able to see everything on the remote PC as if you were sitting in front of it, regardless of the distance between the PCs.

The program allows you to work with different remote PCs simultaneously, from anywhere in the world.

How is Remote Desktop in NeoSpy different from other programs?

The main advantages of the NeoSpy remote control software are:
- Built-in keylogger;
- High speed and performance;
- Internet Gateway allows you to connect to a remote PC behind a firewall or when there is no IP address routing or the IP address changes dynamically - this is a unique feature of the program!
- Low network load due to optimized data compression algorithm. The encryption algorithm makes the use of the program absolutely safe;
- Multiple simultaneous connections. With this feature, the network administrator can effectively view various remote computers at the same time;
- GUI convenient and intuitive;
- Remote Desktop is easy to install. You do not need to be a computer expert to set up and operate this software.

UltraVNC is powerful and simple, and last but not least, it's free. It displays the desktop of a remote PC (via the Internet or LAN) on your computer screen. The program allows you to use your mouse and keyboard to control the remote computer you are connected to. You can manage this computer as if it were your own. For technical support workers, this program will be especially useful, because. will help you quickly access the client's PC and carry out the necessary operations, wherever the client is. The program does not require particularly complex actions from the client and is launched from a file. UltraVNC works great under almost all operating systems (Windows: from Windows 95 to Windows8, Linux, Mac OS) x32 and x64. With the built-in viewer, you can share files between computers.

UltraVNC Interface

Who will benefit from UltraVNC - for those who need remote support Windows users. The products have been specially designed to meet the needs of:

Help Desk;
IT departments;
Users who want to help their relatives and friends, or access their home PCs from work or Internet cafes.

DameWare Mini Remote Control

Powerful software remote control PCs that run on Windows, Linux and Mac OS. DameWare Mini Remote Control (MRC) is one of the best remote control software. DameWare Mini Remote Control is available from DameWare Central Server and Administration Console for advanced management. MRC is licensed based on the number of vehicles in your organization. The program was created more than 10 years ago and since then thousands of IT administrators have got a perfect connection to remote servers, PCs and laptops thanks to DameWare Mini Remote Control. DameWare MRC provides remote control for Mac OS X, Windows and Linux systems and includes many great features for PC remote control.

Intuitive control interface. You can receive information from remote computers that can be located anywhere: in the same building, on the other side of the city, or around the world. DameWare MRC makes remote desktop use incredibly fast.

Benefits of DameWare Mini Remote Control:

Remote control Windows systems, Mac OS X and Linux. Connect via RDP, RDP or VNC from one console. A separate screen is created for each user, for easy remote troubleshooting. File transfer possible during remote control sessions Mini Remote Control can be deployed with a DameWare central server and administration console that provide advanced management capabilities from a single center. You can restart your computer and turn on sleeping computers, edit BIOS settings remotely, create Mount ISO images on remote PCs. It is possible to install or reinstall the OS remotely.
With DameWare MRC's chat feature, you can chat online with remote users to set up their computer. DameWare MRC allows you to define rules for accessing remote PCs for different types of users: require non-administrators to obtain permission for remote connections; allow administrators to connect without permission; manage access rights using group policy. Automatically Deploy Remote Control: DameWare MSI Builder is included with MRC, allowing you to create an MSI package to install MRC customer service agent, including with any custom settings. DameWare Mini Remote Control supports authentication and remote connection using a smart card. MRC is part of the DameWare Remote Support (DRS) system administration tool. In addition to RTOs, the DRS software package includes DameWare Mobile, Windows Administration, Active Directory, management, configuration and export tools. However, please note that in order to download the trial version, you will need to fill out a registration form.

Radmin 3 is a program for remote control of your PC running Windows. The program makes it possible to work on several computers at once quite fully, simply by connecting to the desktop of a remote PC. The software allows you to use many languages, share files. The ability to work in Telnet mode makes it possible to manage a large organization remotely without problems.

Radmin remote control

Program features:
- The program is compatible with all versions of Windows.
- Excellent speed.
- Secure connection.
- Supports Intel® AMT features.
- Works under Windows 8 x86 and x64.
- Support for multi-user chats, both text and voice.
- Work with multiple monitors.
- Easy and simple to install.
- File transfer is protected.
- Does not require a lot of system resources.
- Supports multiple connections at the same time.
- Technical support is free.
Additional features:

The ability to select the screen color transmission mode: from 2 thousand to 16 million colors.
- Mouse wheel support.
- Support for keyboard shortcuts.
- There is no limitation on the screen resolution of the remote PC.
- The viewer is compatible with Wine (works under Linux OS).
- Clipboard support.
- Unlimited address book.
- Built-in search for Radmin servers.
- Excellent reference.
- Work in TelNet mode.
- Ability to remotely shutdown the PC.
- Logging of all connections.

Another program that allows you to easily connect to any computer that has Internet access is TeamViewer. Just an ID and a password are enough, because the program has the ability to run even without installation. TeamViewer is a program for managing a PC, showing a specific window from your screen to other users, which helps to train employees, hold meetings, listen to employees' reports, and simply discuss and plan work without leaving the computer.

Remote control via TeamViewer

You can create an account on the program's website and add any computer to your address book. Lists inside the book are supported, which will allow you to connect to the right computer in just two clicks by simply selecting the desired PC name from the list. For persistent connections, you can set a permanent password and save it to address book. This will allow you to quickly connect to the desired computer without entering a password. Advantages of TeamViewer: The program has a conference mode (but there is a limit of 25 participants). There is support for mobile devices. You can take screenshots in real time. TeamViewer guarantees the security of the connection. The program is shareware and has limitations of free use. Paid features are more suitable for large companies. However, there are some connectivity issues between different versions. A user with version 9 will no longer be able to connect to a user with version 4.

Anyplace Control is a remote control program. The program displays the client's remote desktop on your screen and allows you to control it remotely using your own mouse and keyboard. Some of popular apps software solutions include remote support within a corporate environment or simply work from home with remote access to office computers.

Transfer files between PCs Anyplace Control provides an easy and secure option for transferring files between PCs using an interface that is similar to Windows XP Explorer. The Anyplace Control file transfer software is very fast and reliable. Even in the event of a network failure, it will resume transmission at the location where the failure occurred. Thus, there is no need to start the procedure again. There is no need to set up a router or firewall. You will be able to connect to Remote Desktop in three different ways: "Connection IP", "Account Connection" and "Computer Connection ID" Anyplace Control provides access to remote PCs over the Internet that do not have external IP addresses. You can easily connect to other PCs with dynamic IP addresses or internal (192.168.xx) addresses without any additional network configurations. You will be able to easily connect to your PC via the Internet, even if it is behind a router, firewall or proxy server. You don't need to open firewall ports or configure your router.

Anyplace Control Interface

You can connect to your client in a few clicks. Anyplace Control does not require special computer skills. If the standard installation of the host module is too complicated, then a remote user can manually download the software by clicking on a special link that has a pre-configured host module (does not require installation or any additional configuration).

Summing up, we can say that most programs support the most necessary functions - direct control of a remote PC. Some are free, some you have to buy. Some programs support the creation of accounts, which greatly simplifies remote management in the future. Often you can just view the screen of a remote computer without taking control of the latter. However, not all programs are multiplatform. Some work exclusively under the control of only one operating system, which is not very convenient in a large organization. For such purposes, it is much more expedient to use paid global products that support creating accounts and PC lists, saving passwords, run most of the most popular operating systems and are easily integrated into a large organization. If you just need to periodically monitor the screen of your home PC remotely, there is no point in buying expensive software, most of the functions of which you will not need. It is also worth paying attention to the very operation of the program: some clearly show your remote presence on the computer, and some do not manifest themselves in any way, which will be very useful for covert monitoring of the computer.

TeamViewer (Russian Timviewer) is free program(for personal use for non-commercial purposes), which allows you to establish incoming and outgoing remote connections to access other computers, exchange files between the controlling and managed machines, make video calls, participate in web conferences, and much more.

Some features of TeamViewer for Windows

Remote computer control or mobile device based on Android, iOS;
Wake-on-LAN - turn on your computer from another computer using Timviewer in a local network or through a router;
Ability to transfer files;
Instant messaging: group chats, web chats, offline messaging, etc.;
Remote printing;
Installation as a system service to provide access to remote devices at any time;
Synchronous clipboard;
Support for multiple monitors;
Saving individual connection settings for subsequent connections to computers, sorting them by groups, contacts;
Manage remote devices using hotkeys;
Cross-platform - supported OS Microsoft Windows, Chrome OS, iOS, ;
Availability of a portable version.

And this is not all the possibilities of Timweaver.

It is worth highlighting the simple and friendly user interface of TeamViewer in Russian, which helps to easily understand this program even for beginners who have not previously worked with software of this kind.

Also note high level TeamViewer 15 communication security: using a cryptographic algorithm (RSA 2048 private/public key) for communication and random passwords for one-time access, AES session encryption (256 bits), optional two-factor authentication, and more.

Also note that TeamViewer 15 is now fully compatible with (version 1909).