Remote Spotlight search
Leveraging the revolutionary Spotlight technology in OS X, the Remote Spotlight capability in Apple Remote Desktop can perform lightning-fast searches on remote client systems. Summary results for each client are updated instantly as results are returned. View details on results, or refine searches even further using additional qualifiers. Results can be viewed on remote client systems, copied back to your administrator system, or deleted.
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Automator actions
You can automate Apple Remote Desktop by using Apple or third-party actions to create your own custom workflows, which you can then save and reuse as needed. To help get you started, more than 40 Automator actions are included. You can use them individually or combine them to streamline your frequent tasks.
AutoInstall
Tired of having to manually track when systems come back online so that you can update their software? Thanks to the AutoInstall feature of Apple Remote Desktop you can stage software to install on remote, mobile, or offline systems. Just stage the software and, when the computer is back on the network, Apple Remote Desktop will automatically update the system.
Curtain Mode
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For those times when you want your actions to be hidden from the end user, there’s Curtain Mode. This allows you to block the view with a virtual curtain, while retaining full control of the screen. It’s perfect for those working on public‑facing systems.
Remote Drag and Drop
Now there’s an easy and intuitive way to transfer files and folders between computers. The Remote Drag and Drop capability of Apple Remote Desktop gives you pinpoint accuracy when moving items between your computers and a remote computer. You can also copy and paste information between systems.
Power Copy
The file-copy engine in Apple Remote Desktop supports 64-bit file sizes, network bandwidth limits, and optional encryption of data streams.
System status indicators
When you want to keep an eye on the computers in your network, there’s no easier way than with System status indicators. These indicators give you the name of the computer, the name of the current user, and the user's account picture. Colored indicators show the status of each computer, or you can choose shapes to indicate each state. One click gives you details on startup disk usage, memory utilization, and CPU utilization.
Application Usage reports
It is crucial that you ensure compliance with all your software license agreements. But it’s also a task that can take up a lot of your time. Not anymore. The Application Usage reports detail which applications have been used on remote systems, including the number of launches, the duration 0003of launches, and who executed the launch.
User History reports
Do you know who’s been using your network? Apple Remote Desktop does, and can track it for you with User History reports. These reports give you detailed information on who is using a computer, when they logged in and out, and how they accessed the computer.
Smart Computer Lists
Smart Computer Lists track computers in a way that makes the most sense for you. It lets you specify a set of rules, based on 11 attributes. Any computer that matches the rules you set automatically gets added to the list. For example, you can create a Smart Computer List to track all your Mac computers.
Task Templates
Apple Remote Desktop lets you save frequently used tasks as Task Templates that you can reuse whenever you need them. To help get you started, more than 30 sample UNIX scripts are included to assist you with a range of tasks, including setting desktop pictures, default time zones, Energy Saver preferences, and more.
In search of the best iPad apps that let you access your desktop PC or Mac from anywhere? Let's face it, sometimes as humans we can be forgetful. Ever walked into a meeting and realized that you didn't remember to transfer a document or presentation you needed to your iPad? Or perhaps you forgot to email your finished lab assignment to yourself before leaving your dorm. Remote desktop apps for iPad let you take control of your computer, or someone else's if given permission, in order to view and transfer files while on the go. If you get work done both behind a desk and on your iPad, it's not a bad idea to have a remote desktop app handy. These are currently the best remote desktop apps available in the App Store for iPad!
Screens VNC is dead simple to set up and start using. Just install Screens on your iPad and on your desktop computer and you're ready to fire up connections. Screens VNC has native apps for both iOS and Mac, but you can still create connections with Linux and Windows machines. Screens supports multiple displays too so if you have more than one hooked up to your Mac, it's not a problem. There's also support for shortcut keys, touch and trackpad modes, hot corners, AirPlay mirroring support, and more. Since Screens supports iCloud syncing, set up your computers on one of your iOS devices and you've got access from every device your iCloud account is linked to without any additional setup.
If you want a streamlined remote desktop experience, it doesn't get much better than Screens VNC.
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- Screens for Mac - $29.99 - Download Now
TeamViewer: Remote Control
TeamViewer is available on virtually any desktop platform you can think of including Mac, PC, and Linux. Once TeamViewer is running on your desktop computer, you can easily access your files on the go. TeamViewer also has support for multiple displays as well as wake-on-LAN functionality so you can access your desktop remotely even if it's asleep. Since anyone can go to TeamViewer on the web, it's a great tool for remote support too. Just direct someone to the website and they can give you an access code to quickly and easily take control of their desktop. The best part is that TeamViewer is completely free for private and personal use.
If you provide remote support to friends and family now and again, or only need sporadic access to your own desktop computers on the go, TeamViewer is a great choice.
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Splashtop 2 Remote Desktop
Splashtop 2 is one of the more flexible remote desktop apps available for iPad. If you just want to access your files from your iPad, you should be good to go with a one time purchase. However, if you want more than that such as the ability to annotate on the screen, play games with a built-in game pad, and much more, Splashtop 2 gives you those options as additional in-app purchases. Without them you can still access your remote desktop anywhere, view files, and use any application installed on your computer just as you would on your desktop.
Splashtop 2 is a great option for those that need advanced features such as annotation and full support for gaming with a dedicated gamepad.
- $19.99 with IAP - Download Now
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iTeleport Remote Desktop
iTeleport is an incredibly powerful remote desktop app that gives you complete control over as many desktops as you'd like. Need support for international keyboards or Bluetooth keyboards? iTeleport supports them all and also offers SSH encryption for all platforms. There's also wake-on-LAN support, multiple display capabilities, and tons more. And if you plan on using iTeleport for education, there's even discounts available by contacting them directly. iTeleport also uses Google accounts for login which means there's one less username and password for you to remember.
If you have multiple computers to access and manage, iTeleport gives you truly unlimited access to all of them.
- $24.99 - Download Now
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- iTeleport for Mac - $29.99 - Download Now
Microsoft Remote Desktop
Microsoft Remote Desktop is Microsoft's official remote desktop app for iPad. It's been built from the ground up using the remote desktop protocol (RDP) and RemoteFX to ensure that Windows users have access to all gestures and functions that Windows offers. Any Microsoft apps that you have installed or use through Windows Live are also fully accessible in just a tap. There is also support for the Microsoft RemoteApp built right in.
If you're workflow is heavily Windows based and don't need a ton of advanced features, Microsoft Remote Desktop gets the job done.
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Your pick for best remote desktop app for iPad?
If you frequently access files on your desktop computer from your iPad, what app do you depend on for remote access? What made you choose that particular app over all the other choices? Be sure to let me know in the comments!
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