macfidelity

Da ich privat wie bei der Arbeit diverse Macs um mich habe, verwende ich seit dem Wechsel auf 10.5 das Programm Screen Sharing recht häufig um andere Macs remote zu steuern. Ab Werk ist Screen Sharing recht limitiert, ließ sich aber relativ einfach optimieren und somit einige ARD-mässige Features zugänglich machen.

Eine der ersten wirklichen Nachteile/Probleme von 10.5.5 wurde mir vor einigen Tagen erstmalig im Ansatz bewußt als ich das Programm Screen Sharing öffnete und mich wunderte dass meine Modifikationen nicht mehr funktionierten. Erster Gedanke war: …. ok haben sie meine Settings mit dem Update übergebügelt. Heute bin ich über die Hintergrund-Details gestolpert.

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Microsoft just releases Version 2.0 of its RDP-Client for Mac-users.

Description:

Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection enables you to connect from your Macintosh computer to a Windows-based computer and work with programs and files on that computer. Mac users who have access to a Windows-based computer on a network, can use Remote Desktop Connection as an alternative to Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac.

To connect to a Windows-based computer, you need network access and permission to connect to the computer. In addition, the Windows-based computer must be running Terminal Services or Remote Desktop Services. The following Windows products support Remote Desktop connections…

Links:

• Microsoft - Remote Desktop Connection for Mac

Well yet another remote solution. Teamviewer is available for Wndows and Macs. Sounds helpful for certain cases.

About the application:

TeamViewer is the fast, simple and friendly solution for remote access over the Internet - all applications in one single, very affordable module:
Remote control of computers over the Internet
Instantly take control over a computer anywhere on the Internet, even through firewalls. No installation required, just use it fast and secure.
Training, sales and teamwork
TeamViewer can also be used to present your desktop to a partner on the Internet. Show and share your software, PowerPoint presentations etc.
File transfer, chat and more
Share your files, chat, switch the direction during a teamwork session, and a lot more is included in TeamViewer

Pricing:

TeamViewer is completely free for non-commercial, personal use. For commercial use take a look at the licensing model

Links:

• TeamViewer Homepage
• TeamViewer Licensing model

Take a look here if you are interested in remote-controlling your mac

http://www.heise.de/newsticker/meldung/100055