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Remote Desktop Last modified: Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Remote Desktop, a function included with Windows XP Professional, enables you to connect to your computer across the Internet from virtually any computer, Pocket PC, or smartphone. Unlike a typical VPN connection (which will give a remote PC access to the company network) Remote Desktop will actually allow you to see and control your connected PC as though you were sitting directly in front of it.
PracticallyNetworked.com PracticallyNetworked.com provides easy-to-understand help for small-network builders. The site contains how-to information for setting up and debugging home-office and small-business networks. Users can also find extensive troubleshooting information, tips on getting applications to work through firewalls, product reviews on network hardware and software, and more. PracticallyNetworked.com Discussion Forums If network connections, sharing computers, router problems or other networking issues are bogging you down, then the PracticallyNetworked.com discussion forum is the place to be. Here you'll find help and support for all your network-related problems. PracticallyNetworked.com: Better Living Through the Remote Desktop Windows XP Professional's Remote Desktop feature allows you to see and control your office PC as though you were sitting directly in front of it. You may never have to leave home again.	Related Categories Networks Operating Systems Windows Related Terms .NET Internet network operating system remote access smartphone VPN Windows XP Shopping Remote Desktop Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Network Storage 102 Model Matches Software 29 Store Offers PC Desktops 204 Model Matches PC Cases 15 Model Matches Multimedia Projectors 50 Model Matches