The Remote Desktop Connection utility is a very useful tool, especially if you need to access your work computer at home, or vice-versa. It lets you create a direct connection between two computers, one able to control the other.
 Here’s how it’s done...

  • Log in as administrator on the computer you want to access over the connection. 
  • Go to Control Panel -> User Accounts and decide which user’s desktop you want to connect to. Click the account and choose Create Password.
  • You need a password on the remote account or the connection won’t work.

  • Before you move onto the other one, find out the IP address of the remote computer.
  • To do this, type cmd into the Run box from the Start Menu and press Run.
  • Type ipconfig into the command prompt to display the IP address properties
  • Open Start > All Programs > Accessories > Remote Desktop Connection.
  • Type in the IP address of the remote computer, (the one you copied earlier) and press Connect.
  • Now you will be asked for the username and password of the remote account. Enter them and continue.

After a few moments, a full screen window should open up and you should be able to control the remote computer.