Being away from your computer doesn't mean you can't use it. The top remote access software we've tested allows you to control your own machine or someone else's from afar.

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

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.

You can use Splashtop to remotely access your Windows desktop from your iPhone using a native app.. The premium plans provide many additional benefits along with all the features available in the free ...

Compatible with multiple operating systems, DeskIn is multifunctional, user-friendly remote desktop software free for all kinds of users, from remote workers, professionals, gamers, and even students ...

Two new USB devices, the Pogoplug and I’m InTouch SecureKey, let you access your files remotely without the need for complicated software. Actually, the two USB remote access devices reviewed here ...

Anthropic’s Claude is launching a wild new tool that lets you ask AI on your phone to remotely control your computer to execute tasks. A new feature in Claude Cowork and Claude Code will allow the AI ...