Remote desktop and VPN are different - RDP controls computers remotely, VPN connects to a home network. Choose a remote desktop app like TeamViewer, RustDesk, or Chrome Remote Desktop for easy access.

Connecting to any device over the internet, as you would through remote PC software, has risks. Follow these practices to access remote PCs securely.

Remote access — the ability to control a computer from a different location over the network — might not be something you need to use every day. However, it does come in handy in certain situations.