Q&A for How to Access Another Computer from Your Computer

Yes (if you're using the RDC tool that Windows has). If you're using more illicit software, the host shouldn't be able to tell if someone is looking at their PC.

Yes, as long as there is an internet connection with both of the computers.

You can't. But you can turn it on with the Wake On Lan (WOL) command if you are in the same network, and then you can connect.

You can install the Chrome Remote Desktop app on your phone and follow the steps for Chrome Remote Desktop.

That depends on your internet connection.

Yes, Chrome Remote Desktop runs through the Chrome web browser. This means you'll need to install Chrome on the computer you intend to connect to, as well as the computer you're using to connect.

You can if you are using Windows remote desktop connection, which comes on most modern PCs.

Yes it is.

Use an antivirus software. I recommend Malwarebytes. It will alert you if your computer is allowing access to someone else.

You can always just follow Step 1 and select "Don't allow remote connections to this computer" if you see that the other option has been selected. As long as "Don't allow remote connections to this computer" is selected, no one can access your computer remotely. But it is very unlikely that your parents would try to do this.

Yes, but some options are laid out differently, depending on the OS version/software version.

It depends on what software you're using, most remote access programs don't support more than one person.

Yes, it is.

Yes. Team Viewer works on every computer and operating system, there's no reason you shouldn't be able to do this.

The computer you are trying to access obviously must be turned on. So unless it's already on and running there is nothing you can do except try to get someone to go turn on that computer.

Not really, unless you don't mind using a cable. There might be some ways using Bluetooth, but you wouldn't be able to access the host PC if you weren't in the same room.

Remote Desktop will work with any other computer, no matter its location. However, not every Windows version is capable of using it, and in addition it is very cumbersome to set up. It is much easier to use third party software. Personally, I use TeamViewer, and I'm very satisfied with it. It's free of charge for personal use. Once TV has been installed on both machines, all you need is your partner's computer ID (a number very prominently displayed in TV) and his password (shown next to the ID).

To access files remotely, you need to install an FTP server on the remote machine. It allows you to download and upload files. I find remote desktop easier to use. You can use a dynamic DNS service to keep track of the changing IP. A good DDNS service provider is Dynu Systems and they have detailed tutorials on how to set up remote desktop and an FTP server as well.

Yes; check out wikiHow to Use Remote Desktop in Windows 7.

Yes. There are some applications that can share your phone screen with your laptop, so you can see what is going on with your phone.

Not unless you hack it. But hacking is illegal, so don't do it. If you want to get on their account though, you can always log out of your account, and input their username/password.

No, you cannot transfer files that way, but you can email the files to yourself to access them on a second machine.

No, there isn't a way to send someone a link to access their computer.

You can always just follow Step 1 and select "Don't allow remote connections to this computer" if you see that the other option has been selected. As long as "Don't allow remote connections to this computer" is selected, no one can access your computer remotely.

Yes. Simply type the user's Internet Protocol Address into your browser.

Delete the program off both of your computers that allows you to do so.

Yes. Right click on the task bar at the bottom of your screen and select Task Manager. Then click on More Details if the button is available. Look for the Users tab and click it. You then can see all those who logged on to that system.

Certainly! Additionally, you may locate it within the system settings or by conducting a search using the built-in search functionality.

To connect to a computer using this method of remote desktop connection, you need to have a connection to the other computer. In the most basic example, you should be on the same home network as the other computer. There are more complex methods to connect with VPN and more advanced routing. At a basic level, have them both connected to the same home network and try to connect.