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Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and thousands of reviews, features and blog posts. He writes CNET's popular Cheapskate blog and co-hosts Protocol 1: A Travelers Podcast (about the TV show ...

One of the best side effects of the Internet age has been the ability to do something from somewhere else. "PC Anywhere"-style apps have been available for almost as long as computers themselves, and ...

If you hate keeping dozens of remotes for all your devices at home, a universal remote may be the answer. There are lots of options these days, including turning your Android phone into a universal ...

Take control of your PC no matter where you are with Remote Utilities. Some office IT utilities make the transition to home use without skipping a beat. A staple of home PCs since the era of modems ...

If you have one of the upper-tier versions of Windows (Pro, Enterprise), and fair to good computer/networking chops, Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Connection is an excellent free option for accessing ...

There is a lot of free software that allows you to help anyone using remote access. Even though professional, the software allows you to use it as long as you use it for personal usage. We have ...

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