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Which software should I choose for remote desktop? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 days ago by sparkle_matrix_x0x@lemmy.ml to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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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.

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[–] s3rvant@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)

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:
https://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 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Yes, it's just one computer

[–] s3rvant@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 days ago

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.