Re: [PLUG] teamviewer for remote administration of a linux or windows machine.

[David Collins via plug <plug@lists.phillylinux.org>]

Another good option is AnyDesk (https://anydesk.com). They have clients for every OS and it's easy to get a remote support session with someone setup over the phone. It supports controlling a Windows machine remotely from a Linux machine.

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On Sunday, May 10, 2020 2:13 PM, Keith C. Perry via plug <plug@lists.phillylinux.org> wrote:

> I used to use a custom wrapping of UltraVNC (with the encryption module) and their repeater but these days I mostly do remote user "helpdesk work" with https://remotedesktop.google.com/support
>
> In particular, I needed this for Chromebook users but it works with everything since it is just a Chrome browser plugin.
>
> Just keep in mind that with Windows any administrative task will still require the user to take action (e.g. mouse clicks or keyboard entry) but you will be able to see most of what is happening on the screen so you can guide them.
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Edmond Rodriguez via plug" plug@lists.phillylinux.org
> To: plug@lists.phillylinux.org
> Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2020 1:32:53 PM
> Subject: [PLUG] teamviewer for remote administration of a linux or windows machine.
>
> I may need to help do some administration remotely for my family to help
> keep communication going.
>
> This does sort of cross the divide between Linux and Windows.  I
> normally run Linux and I think I recall using teamviewer in linux as
> well no matter what kind of system I was trying to help with.
>
> I recall using TeamViewer years ago to help administrate a machine remotely.
>
> Is this a secure and reliable way to do this?, as I have not done much
> of this kind of thing in years beyond screen shares.
>
> Any other suggestions?
>
> Thanks for any comments,
>
> Edmond



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