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Lucawwol06
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So I've been interested in remoting into my more powerful pc while I'm on vacation or at work. My only question is how do people deal with a computer being off. Do they just keep it on all the time? Any clarification or advice would be much appreciated.

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2 minutes ago, Lucawwol06 said:

So I've been interested in remoting into my more powerful pc while I'm on vacation or at work.

To do this, you will need Windows 10 Pro.

2 minutes ago, Lucawwol06 said:

My only question is how do people deal with a computer being off. Do they just keep it on all the time? Any clarification or advice would be much appreciated.

Who turns their PC off?

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In such cases, people would probably be using Wake on LAN (WOL) or "smart power plugs" (which is a power wall socket that can be turned on/off from your phone) + their PC is set to basically "always be on when you have power"

Just now, ragnarok0273 said:

To do this, you will need Windows 10 Pro.

Have you considered there are more remote options other than Windows' own Remote Desktop + have you considered you didn't answer the question in the OP at all? (the question clearly labeled being "only question)

3 minutes ago, Lucawwol06 said:

My only question is how do people deal with a computer being off.

 

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1 minute ago, ragnarok0273 said:

To do this, you will need Windows 10 Pro.

Why exactly would you need Windows 10 Pro? I have Windows 10 Home and programs like Parsec and Steam Link work perfectly fine.

 

And unless you're using some setup like @minibois suggested, your best option is to just leave your PC always on.

I mostly speak from my own past experience from similar problems. My solution may not work for you, but I'll always try my best to help as much as I can. If you want me to see your reply, make sure to quote my comment or mention me @WaggishOhio383, and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.

 

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Just now, WaggishOhio383 said:

Why exactly would you need Windows 10 Pro? I have Windows 10 Home and programs like Parsec and Steam Link work perfectly fine.

I was thinking of Windows' built-in tool lol

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Just now, ragnarok0273 said:

I was thinking of Windows' built-in tool lol

Yeah, that would require pro, but there are plenty of alternatives. Plus, I don't think that the built in tool in Windows is created with long-distance gaming in mind, unlike alternatives such as Parsec.

I mostly speak from my own past experience from similar problems. My solution may not work for you, but I'll always try my best to help as much as I can. If you want me to see your reply, make sure to quote my comment or mention me @WaggishOhio383, and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.

 

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3 minutes ago, ragnarok0273 said:

To do this, you will need Windows 10 Pro.

No, you don't. That only applies to RDP, something that shouldn't even be open to the internet in the first place. Also, it doesn't work well at all for graphically intensive workloads. 

OP: I would recommend giving Parsec a try. As for the power situation, just leave it on. My systems run 24/7, and lots of other people do the same. 

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