Some time ago, a friend asked: Can you use smart devices such as mobile phones, tablets, and laptops to remotely control the desktop in the living room while hiding under the covers?
Definitely yes.
I believe that all friends know remote control software such as Sunflower Todesk, but if you use these software to control the computer remotely, the experience in some aspects is far inferior to Microsoft's own remote control software.
If all devices are under the same LAN, it is recommended to use Microsoft's built-in remote control software
If you are on the Internet and want to remotely control the desktop at home, you need to set up a virtual LAN (which will be released later in this tutorial).
Today, let's talk about how to set up remote control.
For the sake of convenience, this article will use the referential name.
bComputer: control end (can be mobile phone, tablet, notebook, etc.).
A computer: controlled (Windows).
Necessary conditions for remote control:
The controlling end and the controlled end are under the same LAN.
a. Turn on password protection on the computer.
aComputers allow remote connection.
Obtain the IP address or device name of computer A.
Controlled end (A computer).
All of the following operations are basically performed on a computer.
1. A computer set the account password.
If you have already set a boot password or logged in to your Microsoft account, you can skip it.
The account password is also the boot password of the computer, which needs to be entered every time you turn on the computer to enter the system normally.
Account password setting path: [Settings] - [Account] - [Login Options] - [Password].
Once you've set it up, remember your password
2. A computer allows remote control.
Click [Right Mouse Button] - [Properties] on [This Computer].
Click Remote Desktop
Open Enable Remote Desktop - Confirm
If it's an older version of Windows, it's this interface.
3. Query the IP address or device name of computer A.
IP address: press [Win] + [R], enter [cmd] - [Enter].
Enter [ipconfig] - [enter] in the black box
You can see that the IP is 192168.4.101
Device Name: Click [Right Mouse Button] - [Properties] on [This Computer].
When connecting remotely, you can select either IP address or device name.
Does the shared IP change every once in a while? In this way, you don't need to know the IP of the computer
Once you've set it up, you're ready to connect remotely.
This is the end of the operation on the acomputer.
Control end (B computer).
1. Windows computer.
Basically all versions of Windows computers have remote desktop software, which can be found in the start menu.
Alternatively, you can use the run box to open the remote desktop software.
Operation: Press [Win] + [R], enter [MSTSC], and press Enter.
When connecting remotely, you can select either IP address or device name.
After clicking Connect, enter your account and password.
p.s.If you have logged in to your Microsoft account, please use your Microsoft account and login password to connect (not a PIN code).
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2. Other devices (macOS, iPadOS, iOS).
Friends who use Android tablets need to install [Microsoft Remote Desktop].
macOS partners need to install [Microsoft Remote Desktop].
iPadOS iOS partners need to install [Microsoft Remote Desktop].
Basically, you can enjoy remote control and play here, and it's a nice operation!