Configuring remote connection to a Linux machine

Charliemc909
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09-09-2023, 02:01 PM

Hi, you're planning a thoughtful PC build for your nephews. To ensure stability and learning opportunities, installing a Linux distro like Mint is a great choice. Since they're new to PCs, you'll need remote management options. You can set up unattended access using both Remote Desktop and SSH connections. This approach gives them flexibility while keeping the system secure. Let me know if you need more details!

Charliemc909

09-09-2023, 02:01 PM #1

lzwarrior
Member

09-10-2023, 09:06 AM

Suggest setting up SSH then connect remotely using tailscale or zerotier. A peer-to-peer VPN option will help you bypass needing to enter your firewall settings yourself at home. Just watch out for key expirations and ensure you update logins before they reach expiration.

lzwarrior

09-10-2023, 09:06 AM #2

BHend
Member

09-12-2023, 03:38 AM

Thank you for the feedback. I'll consider it. It looks more challenging than expected, but it could be a worthwhile endeavor. There might be additional applications, making it worth trying.

BHend

09-12-2023, 03:38 AM #3

Thank you for the feedback. I'll consider it. It looks more challenging than expected, but it could be a worthwhile endeavor. There might be additional applications, making it worth trying.

alexzkade
Member

09-25-2023, 08:17 PM

Previously I relied on x11-vnc, it functions well, but you need to automate it for consistent setup. This approach offers a graphical method to launch on the network using the recommended tips.

alexzkade

09-25-2023, 08:17 PM #4

Previously I relied on x11-vnc, it functions well, but you need to automate it for consistent setup. This approach offers a graphical method to launch on the network using the recommended tips.

Zyu_UY
Member

100

09-26-2023, 04:08 AM

You can simply enable X11 forwarding and launch GUI applications from the SSH terminal on your local machine. This method has been available on Windows for years, though I haven’t relied on it recently.

Zyu_UY

09-26-2023, 04:08 AM #5

SK11
Member

09-26-2023, 10:49 AM

When helping someone remotely, having their screen visible is a helpful step.

SK11

09-26-2023, 10:49 AM #6

When helping someone remotely, having their screen visible is a helpful step.

Infallity
Senior Member

379

10-01-2023, 12:42 AM

TeamViewer performs better than VNC for this type of assistance because it employs a "masquerade sidestep" around firewalls, ensuring no security drawback even when turned off. The user was discussing maintenance tasks, noting that a desktop setup is unnecessary for such work.

Infallity

10-01-2023, 12:42 AM #7

FraanBoisse
Junior Member

10-01-2023, 05:42 AM

OP referred to remote desktop in particular. Teamviewer would also be suitable. I missed noting it can run on Linux as well.

FraanBoisse

10-01-2023, 05:42 AM #8

OP referred to remote desktop in particular. Teamviewer would also be suitable. I missed noting it can run on Linux as well.

Tetera88
Junior Member

10-20-2023, 01:35 PM

Based on managing Linux desktops in IT, choose Teamviewer for a fast fix or an internal solution. Using VNC allows you to securely connect to another machine’s network via a VPN.

Tetera88

10-20-2023, 01:35 PM #9

Based on managing Linux desktops in IT, choose Teamviewer for a fast fix or an internal solution. Using VNC allows you to securely connect to another machine’s network via a VPN.