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Chrome Extension From Google Simplifies Remote Desktop
It was mentioned some time ago that Chrome OS would support remote access via a browser. Days ago, Google made good on its promise, though it extends beyond the company’s stab at an operating system — all you need is a PC with the Chrome browser and a single extension installed.
Google Chrome OS To Have Remote Desktop-Like "Chromoting" Feature
Word is that Google’s Chrome OS will have some sort of mysterious “Chromoting” feature which is described as something that “will provide remote access to legacy PC applications” and sounds a lot like Remote Desktop Connection. [Register]
Man Uses Remote Desktop to Catch Laptop Thief, Watch Porn Remotely
A NY laptop-theft victim finally caught the criminal thanks to the use of a remote desktop application he had installed in his computer. However, it wasn’t as easy as connecting to the notebook over the internet and locating him: His investigation lasted for almost a month, watching his laptop screen as the thief used it for everything except for giving a clue about his whereabouts. And yes, you know exactly what “everything” means:
Control Your PC From an iPhone
Here’s a free way to control your PC from an iPhone, thanks to Nate True at cre.ations.net. Using TightVNC, software that lets you remotely control your PC desktop (sorry, it’s not Mac-friendly yet), he’s made a couple of simple changes that let you use the iPhone’s touchscreen interface to control your PC from afar. Here’s how it works:
