Using Microsoft Remote Desktop on Mac, iOS, Android

At some point in life, everyone needs to use their PC remotely. You can go out all day with your PC at home to download some files. Or you may have multiple computers in your home/office and need to access them without getting up.

While the Remote Desktop Connection option on Windows has existed since XP, portable solutions for iOS and Android have been lacking all these years. But it’s available now, and while it certainly doesn’t have as many features as Splashtop or TeamViewer, it gets the job done for free. You’ll need the Pro version of Windows 8 (or any of these older desktop operating systems) to use remote desktop features via the Android app. Apparently they are not available on the basic version of Windows 8. What did you say Ballmer is? A Microsoft? Right.

More about remote access and VPN: For a more feature-packed experience, learn how to use TeamViewer between two computers. There is also an Android app that allows you to provide support for Android phones from anywhere in the world. Speaking of VPNs, check out our comparison between Hotpot Shield and VPN Express for iPhone. On Chrome, just use Hola Unblocker.

Why and How to Set Up a Static IP on Your Windows Server

Windows automatically assigns your computer an IP address every time you start it up. This means that depending on the number of devices on your network, your PC’s IP address could be different every day. And MS Remote Desktop uses the IP address to authenticate the connection. So unless you want to look it up every time you restart your PC, we recommend setting up a static IP address using the steps below.

Step 1: First you access Dashboard -> Network and Internet -> network and sharing center. Here, since I am using a desktop connected via ethernet, I will see Ethernet next to the connect select. If you’re on Wi-Fi, that’s what you’ll see.

Step 2: Click on that option and select Detail.

Step 3: This window will tell you the current IPv4 address, subnet mask, default gateway and DNS server. All of those things are important. Write them down somewhere or just take a screenshot. They will be useful later.

Step 4: Close Network details box and click Property. Scroll down until you see IPv4 options in the checklist. Click on it and you will see the properties box for IPv4.

Step 5: Right now, all options are left blank because the IP address and DNS server are fetched automatically. To create a static IP, we need to change that.

Step 6: Check the option that says Use the following IP address. Remember those details we saved in step 3? It’s time to enter them in the appropriate boxes. Once you’ve done that, click ALRIGHT on all boxes and exit the settings.

Remember the IP address you enter here. This is the IP address we will use to connect to other devices. If you forget, open Command Prompt, type in ipconfig and press enter.

Set up a remote desktop on Windows 8

The fastest way to access this particular settings menu is to go to the top/bottom right edge of the screen and display Charms bar. Click Search button and tap Allow remote access to your computer, or a variation thereof. Click on the first option and a properties menu will open.

Here, check the option that says Allow Remote Assistance connection to this computer.

Below, in Remote desktop section, select Allow remote connection to this computer. To make connections simpler, uncheck the option below it.

Connect Microsoft Remote Desktop on Windows PC

To connect to another Windows PC with Remote Desktop enabled, you don’t need any additional software.

Open the Search bar again and this time search Remote desktop connection.

Enter the computer’s IP address Computer field and press connect. You will be asked to provide login information. You can also just press Show options to get an expanded view of the advanced options.

Connect Microsoft Remote Desktop on Mac

Download the Microsoft Remote Desktop app from the App Store to get started.

Open the app and click New. Here, give your PC a name in Connection name field. Below, in computer name, enter the IP address of the Windows PC. You will remember it from the process we went through above.

You also need to specify your PC’s username and password. But that’s all. Save the PC by clicking the close button and it will show up on the main screen of the application. Click on PC to start the remote desktop. You can also do the same process for multiple desktops.

Connect Microsoft Remote Desktop on iPhone and iPad

On iPhone or iPad, click + button and select Add PC or Server to be stared.

From PC Name, enter the IP address. From account name Enter your PC’s username and password. Here, you can specify to have your PC prompt for your username or password each time, or just save the login information. If you’re the only one using an iPhone/iPad, you can skip the authentication process and choose your default account.

You can also specify Setting but that is not necessary.

Fight Rescue and your desktop should now show up in the app’s home screen. Click on it to start the remote desktop.

Connect Microsoft Remote Desktop on Android

The process with Android apps is similar to iOS apps. Touch + icon to add PC. Enter the IP address, name if you want. Then scroll down and enter the username and password.

Save it and you’ll be back to the main screen. Click on the PC name to start a remote session.

How do you use remote desktop?

How do you use the remote desktop feature? To code on an iPad or to view documentation? Share with us in the comments below.

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