Tip: If you have many PCs and devices on your home network, a useful free utility to use is Advanced IP Scanner. It’s more versatile and can be used on mobile platforms, including iOS and Android. I’m also going to use the app that you can install from the Store. For this, I’m connecting to my Windows Home Server on my home network. You can use the traditional desktop app or the Remote Desktop universal app. You have a couple of choices when it comes to how you remotely connect to the other computer. Also, note that you will need to enable incoming remote connections on the PC you’re connecting.

Keep the box checked for Network Level Authentication for better security. Click View advanced system settings.Ĭlick the Remote tab and select Allow remote connections to this computer. Press the Windows Key and Type: advanced system. You can also enable Remote Desktop using the System Properties. There are several ways to do this let’s review the easiest. The Remote Desktop or RDP feature is disabled by default, so you will need to enable it in the settings. But if you’re in a pure Windows environment, here’s a look at how to enable the built-in RDP utility in Windows 10, which will allow you to connect to your Windows box remotely. Some that come to mind are services such as, TeamViewer, and Chrome Remote Desktop and are especially handy when connecting between different platforms.

There are several free utilities out there that will get you set up with a remote connection.

Teamviewer previous versions 10.x