Activate or deactivate your PC and manage it remotely from any location using a remote desktop solution.
Activate or deactivate your PC and manage it remotely from any location using a remote desktop solution.
Hello. You’re setting up a new desktop PC that you’ll connect to via the internet for remote use. You’re looking to access Excel features, MS Access, Adobe InDesign, and other tasks not available on your iPad Pro. I understand you don’t intend to stream your iPad for gaming but mainly want to work from your laptop instead. I’ve done some research and have a few questions—I’d appreciate any suggestions for simpler solutions or better options.
Your PC runs Windows 10 and is connected through Ethernet to a router that’s always active. To enable it, you’ll need to configure Wake on LAN. So far, you’re considering using an iPad app for remote access, but you’re unsure about the best method. Some users rely on phone apps, while others set up their router for direct connection.
For remote Windows Remote Desktop, you could try disabling the login step and having Windows start it automatically at power-on. To turn it off, simply close the OS menu and use a power outlet if needed. Regarding hardware, upgrading to a Wi-Fi 6 router might improve performance, especially for streaming or bandwidth-heavy tasks.
Let me know if you’d like more detailed steps or alternative approaches!
From my perspective, here are a couple key points: RDP operates automatically in Windows without needing manual initiation. Accessing a machine via RDP requires the Pro or higher editions. Connecting through a magic packet can be problematic outside the same network. Enabling RDP on a device exposed to the wider internet poses significant security concerns. Remote connections over the web may suffer from performance issues unless the connection is strong. If you're developing this, consider using specialized hardware with a web management board. You might also manage power settings via a web interface, though this remains a substantial risk. For wireless setups, configuring BIOS to start on power-up and then switch the outlet can help. A more modern alternative could be TeamViewer, though its suitability is uncertain. YMMV...
Having both a fixed external and a fixed internal IP simplifies things, though neither is essential. Typically, internal IPs stay consistent unless DHCP aggressively changes them, so it's unlikely to be a problem after setting up port forwarding. If you're concerned, you can manually assign your computer's IP in the router. You can retrieve the external IP using Pulseway (a useful tool for this), or set up a dynamic DNS service and connect via a domain name instead of an IP. These challenges disappear when using services like TeamViewer, which manages routing automatically.