Being away from your computer doesn't mean you can't use it. The top remote access software we've tested allows you to control your own machine or someone else's from afar.

Remote desktop and VPN are different - RDP controls computers remotely, VPN connects to a home network. Choose a remote desktop app like TeamViewer, RustDesk, or ...

Remote access — the ability to control a computer from a different location over the network — might not be something you need to use every day. However, it does come in handy in certain situations.