AnyDesk is a free remote access program that supports unattended access, doesn’t require installation, can transfer files, and works without having to forward ports on a router.
The tabbed browsing experience and condensed, hidden menus make AnyDesk very easy to use.
Read on for more on all the details about AnyDesk, what we think about the program, and a quick tutorial on how to use it.
More About AnyDesk AnyDesk works with Linux, macOS, Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows XP, and Windows server operating systems, as well as Android, iOS, FreeBSD, and Raspberry Pi Clipboard contents can be synced across the host and client computer It can be used in portable mode or you can install it like a regular program During an active remote connection, various settings are easily accessible from the menu bar AnyDesk can alter the connection to create the best possible video quality, speed, or balance between the two Other settings are also customizable like showing the remote cursor, transmitting sound, disabling control for view-only, turning off clipboard syncing, blocking the other user’s input, and taking a screenshot Files can be transferred with AnyDesk by copying them to the clipboard and then pasting them to the remote computer, but there’s also a separate file manager tool included that can be used apart from the remote access tool A remote computer can be restarted, even when AnyDesk is working in portable mode Remote printing is supported; print local files on the remote side and vice versa Connection shortcuts can be saved to the Desktop for quick access Control can be switched between sides during a session You can record the session to a video file All keyboard shortcuts can be sent to a remote computer, even Ctrl-Alt-Del The user account image in Windows will display as your identification when requesting to connect to another computer A list of past connections display along the bottom of AnyDesk to make opening old connections really easy A system information tab shows information about the remote computer From the host’s perspective, they can set up AnyDesk to disallow remote users from doing things like locking the keyboard and mouse, restarting the computer, using the file manager, requesting system information, hearing your computer sound, and more Pros & Cons There’s plenty to like about this remote access program:...