Protection starts the moment you log into the agent PC from a new device, where you’ll be required to authorize the remote-viewer as a trusted device (opens in new tab) for your Remote Desktop subscription. On top of its feature-rich palette of access tools, we love that Remote Desktop prioritizes safety (opens in new tab) for your every remote session, for both the agent and view-only computer(s).

IDrive secures all communication between computers using end-to-end encryption (Image credit: IDrive) Privacy and security And with the built-in activity log, you’ll be able to see when your companions are logged in and what applications they’re using on the agent-PC. Once you’ve added one or more additional users, the agent software lets you choose what devices your teammates can tap into. If you plan on using your Remote Desktop membership for business purposes, whether for individual needs or team-based workflows, you’ll be glad to know that the remote agent allows you to set up multiple users for one account. Yes, you guessed it - you’ll be able to tap into these ancillary devices from your remote viewer, too. On top of that, let’s say you have accessories like printers (opens in new tab), video-capture devices, and specific drivers installed on your agent PC. Additionally, you’ll also be able to launch software that’s installed on your agent PC from your viewing device, even if some of your agent computer’s programs are Windows-only applications.

This can be anything from images and documents to music and video files. For starters, you’ll be able to quickly transfer files (opens in new tab) between the agent-hosted device and whatever hardware you’re using for remote viewing. Once your remote session goes live, you’ll have plenty of tools at your disposal.

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