How can I access my computer remotely?
I certainly know of the Remote Desktop app in Ubuntu, but I have never really bothered with accessing my notebook remotely. What is a complete step-by-step guide to accessing my notebook remotely?
Other recommended applications will also be greatly appreciated.
Solution 1:
To have GUI Access and full control (Graphical Way) you can use VINO and VINAGRE which come with Ubuntu (LoL I was going to type wine instead of Ubuntu. Don't know why I got confused ^^). Anyway first configure vino which is a vnc server.
- Press ALT+F2 and type
vino-preferences - Configure it as you like. It will then show you your IP (Assuming is an internet IP). Remember to put a password.
- Go to the client computer which you will use to connect and open vinagre (Typing vinagre in the command windows or looking for it in the menu as Remote Desktop Viewer)
- Click on connect and type the IP from your VNC server.
Done.
Now for this to work some points need to be checked, for example:
- Is the IP of the VNC server accessible from the internet (Not a LAN IP)
- Is the router/modem/switch/isp/godzilla connection you have support connections from the outside.
- Do you have good connection to the laptop (Since VNC uses several times more bandwidth than for example ssh.)
Solution 2:
If you want an easy solution that work out-of-the-box, without router configuration, you should try dedicated applications like:
- TeamViewer 6
- Mikogo 4
There are many other similar apps, but works only on Windows or Mac (like the famous LogMeIn).
Solution 3:
I downloaded remmina remote from the software channel. I'm running 11.10 on an old laptop. Not only did I have no problems connecting. I can now connect to other remote windows servers that are remotely set up through my work PC. Awesome!