RELATED: Remote Desktop Roundup: TeamViewer vs. Before you get started, enable Remote Desktop on the PC you want to access and make sure you can reach it from other computers on your local network. If you’re using Remote Desktop, getting it set up for access over the internet isn’t too difficult, but you will have to jump through a couple of hoops. Home versions of Windows only have the remote desktop client for letting you connect to machines, but you need one of the pricier editions in order to connect to your PC. However, if you have a Professional, Enterprise, or Ultimate edition of Windows, you already have the full Windows Remote Desktop installed.
We’ve covered several solutions for accessing your desktop remotely over the Internet.
