Networking? How?
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All depends on how your machine @ work is connected to the net..
There are a lot of apps available to do it, googling should bring some results..
A simple way of doing it is to use Remote Desktop, but you'll need to sort out routing from your internet connection @ the office to your PC.. If you've got a dynamically assigned IP in the office, things could get a bit more tricky..
I guess that makes things about as clear as mud.. I'm sure folk will add to my mumbling,
HTH,
Slinky
There are a lot of apps available to do it, googling should bring some results..
A simple way of doing it is to use Remote Desktop, but you'll need to sort out routing from your internet connection @ the office to your PC.. If you've got a dynamically assigned IP in the office, things could get a bit more tricky..
I guess that makes things about as clear as mud.. I'm sure folk will add to my mumbling,
HTH,
Slinky
The PC at work is probably connected through a server or router, and if it's set up properly, there will be a firewall to prevent remote access. If not, there should be!
Then the server has to be set up with a recognisable through connection between your home pc and the work network domain - usually achieved by VPN (Virtual Private Network) although there are other methods.
Setting up just one VPN tunnel needs a lot more consideration of security of the work server, to ensure that you don't open other loop holes - it's easier to allow NO through connections.
It can be done, many people have done it, but be aware that it means a step change in the server security required.
Then the server has to be set up with a recognisable through connection between your home pc and the work network domain - usually achieved by VPN (Virtual Private Network) although there are other methods.
Setting up just one VPN tunnel needs a lot more consideration of security of the work server, to ensure that you don't open other loop holes - it's easier to allow NO through connections.
It can be done, many people have done it, but be aware that it means a step change in the server security required.
Wacky's son here. The way I do this is to use VNC software to allow for remote control. The exact program I use is called TightVNC, which can be found here:
www.tightvnc.com/
You install the server program on the PC you want to be controlled, then log in using the client program, which gets a window showing the controlled PC's desktop. The nice thing about using a VNC program is that they are, in most cases, extremely secure, allowing for lots of security options as well as a password, and I find they're generally nicely written, too.
Just one possible solution, hope this is useful.
www.tightvnc.com/
You install the server program on the PC you want to be controlled, then log in using the client program, which gets a window showing the controlled PC's desktop. The nice thing about using a VNC program is that they are, in most cases, extremely secure, allowing for lots of security options as well as a password, and I find they're generally nicely written, too.
Just one possible solution, hope this is useful.
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