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Control Windows PC from Mac

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So I have a Windows laptop that is a workbench PC and my MacBook that is my daily use device.

What software/type of deal is best to use to control my Windows PC from my MacBook?

 

They are usually on the same desk right next to each other (the screen is always closed on my PC, but it's always on).

 

I tried using the free Windows remote desktop control program but it says they are not in the same network - I'm using dorm internet and although all ports are open, I think there's just too many bridges and stuff in the wifi network so it's not possible to connect to it locally. Same reason why wifi calling doesn't work between my iPhone and Mac. Nothing I can do to fix this.

 

Only program I can think of is Teamviewer but I hate the latency. Any other recommendations? Free is 100% preferred but if you can offer some amazing solution that is paid, I'm open to it.

Thank you!

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CPU: Intel Core i7-950 Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R CPU Cooler: NZXT HAVIK 140 RAM: Corsair Dominator DDR3-1600 (1x2GB), Crucial DDR3-1600 (2x4GB), Crucial Ballistix Sport DDR3-1600 (1x4GB) GPU: ASUS GeForce GTX 770 DirectCU II 2GB SSD: Samsung 860 EVO 2.5" 1TB HDDs: WD Green 3.5" 1TB, WD Blue 3.5" 1TB PSU: Corsair AX860i & CableMod ModFlex Cables Case: Fractal Design Meshify C TG (White) Fans: 2x Dynamic X2 GP-12 Monitors: LG 24GL600F, Samsung S24D390 Keyboard: Logitech G710+ Mouse: Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum Mouse Pad: Steelseries QcK Audio: Bose SoundSport In-Ear Headphones

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Yes it does. 

CPU: Intel Core i7-950 Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R CPU Cooler: NZXT HAVIK 140 RAM: Corsair Dominator DDR3-1600 (1x2GB), Crucial DDR3-1600 (2x4GB), Crucial Ballistix Sport DDR3-1600 (1x4GB) GPU: ASUS GeForce GTX 770 DirectCU II 2GB SSD: Samsung 860 EVO 2.5" 1TB HDDs: WD Green 3.5" 1TB, WD Blue 3.5" 1TB PSU: Corsair AX860i & CableMod ModFlex Cables Case: Fractal Design Meshify C TG (White) Fans: 2x Dynamic X2 GP-12 Monitors: LG 24GL600F, Samsung S24D390 Keyboard: Logitech G710+ Mouse: Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum Mouse Pad: Steelseries QcK Audio: Bose SoundSport In-Ear Headphones

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17 hours ago, ewook said:

Here's a feature - use wifi or cable between your two computers and have your own network just between the two - and alas, remote desktop should run fine. 

Okay! How would I set something up like that? I'm not familiar with networking much, I'm tech savvy and can follow instructions.

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4 hours ago, Quinquangular said:

Okay! How would I set something up like that? I'm not familiar with networking much, I'm tech savvy and can follow instructions.

Short answer - you set up one of the machines as a access point, and the other computer connects to it as normal - here's the dual card config - you still want your interwebs flowing. Do a search for setting up windows as an accesspoint, decide if you perhaps also want to do all your surf over that computer, and configure as prescribed. I'll see if I can give you better detailed pointers later.

 

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