Mac: Set up Remote Desktop - Here's how

Thanks to Mac Remote Desktop, you can access and control your Mac from other PCs. Find out in this practical tip how to set up the tool.

Mac: Set up remote desktop - so it'll work

1. On the computer you want to control remotely, go to "System Settings"> "Shares" and activate "Screen sharing" there.
2. Then go back to "System Settings" and open the "Network" option.
3. At the bottom right of the status display you will see an IP address. Make a note of this as it will be needed for the later process.
4. Now go to the Mac you want to use to access the other and open the Finder.
5. Then press the key combination [cmd] + [K] and enter "vnc: //" in the server address followed by the IP address.
6. Confirm with [Enter] to establish a connection. Now you can control the Mac remotely.

In the next practical tip, we'll tell you how you can control your Mac using the iPad.