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How to Use VNC Software

VNC, or virtual network computing, software allows you to connect to and control a server from a remote computer by using a graphical desktop. This is different from telnet or ssh, which only allow you to connect via a text-based interface. VNC can be used on any operating system and can be used to connect to a Windows computer from a Linux or Mac computer. Two free VNC software applications are RealVNC and TightVNC.

Things You'll Need

  • RealVNC
  • TightVNC
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Instructions

    • 1

      Download and install a VNC server on the computer you want to connect to.

    • 2

      Download and install a VNC viewer on the computer or computers you want to use to connect to the server.

    • 3

      Start the VNC server software.

    • 4

      Open the VNC viewer program.

    • 5

      Type the name or IP address of the server into the connection dialog window.

    • 6

      Provide the server password, if necessary.

    • 7

      Press "Enter" to connect to the server.

Tips & Warnings

  • You can interchange the VNC software. For example, the TightVNC viewer can connect to the RealVNC server.

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