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Which software should I choose for remote desktop?
from sparkle_matrix_x0x@lemmy.ml to privacy@lemmy.ml on 23 Jul 17:14
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Hello everyone, I’d like to set up remote desktop for the work computer of a relative of mine (Her employer gave me permission to do so). I am unsure about the best way to go:

Should I try to enable port forwarding on the router, make them choose a strong password, and use the built-in Windows service?
Or is it better to use a free (as in price) external program? My main candidate was Rustdesk, but after a bit of searching I found some controversies, what do you think about it?

If necessary I can resort to a closed-source solution.

Thanks to you all in advance.

#privacy

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BlastboomStrice@mander.xyz on 23 Jul 17:26 next collapse

I found that tailscale (to tunnel traffic to remote devices) with even sunshine (yes, the remote gaming application, just pick the default “desktop” option to stream the desktop) works very well.

And tailscale has an option to transfer files I think.

Ideally you’d probably selfhost tailscale (with headscale) or netbird with a vps+domain, but too much of a hassle for such case.

sparkle_matrix_x0x@lemmy.ml on 23 Jul 18:31 collapse

I’ll look a bit into it later, thanks

s3rvant@lemmy.ml on 23 Jul 17:36 next collapse

I would say that depends on whether you only need access to the 1 PC or the entire network.

If just the 1 PC then I recommend RustDesk:
rustdesk.com

Otherwise I agree with @BlastboomStrice that Tailscale is the way to go.

Both options are free, open source, fast and have the option to self host.

sparkle_matrix_x0x@lemmy.ml on 23 Jul 18:30 collapse

Yes, it’s just one computer

s3rvant@lemmy.ml on 23 Jul 18:35 collapse

I would go with RustDesk then which I also personally use to support family and friends where there’s only 1 PC they might need help with.

echedeylr@lemmy.blahaj.zone on 23 Jul 17:49 next collapse

If someone recommends you Tailscale I would suggest Headscale btw for the connection.

upstroke4448@lemmy.dbzer0.com on 23 Jul 18:53 next collapse

Ill throw Netbird in as a choice. FOSS, privacy respecting, and doesn’t require port forwarding.

hexagonwin@lemmy.sdf.org on 23 Jul 19:56 next collapse

if it’s windows i would use rdp over tailscale. don’t expose it to the internet.

sparkle_matrix_x0x@lemmy.ml on 24 Jul 08:52 collapse

Seems like RustDesk is still the most trusted RD service, so I’ll start with it, then I will look more into self hosting Tailscale/Netbird and maybe make the switch.