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

A remote desktop protocol is a way for you to remotely control a computer from another computer. This can be done over your home's local network, or it can be done over an external network.

Sharing your screen remotely is a seamless way to access another computer as if you were physically present. With minimal setup and free software, you can effortlessly share your Mac’s screen on ...

Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explores how you can help troubleshoot a computer issue remotely on Windows or a Mac. There are a variety of options.

You can remotely control another person's iPhone, iPad, and Mac using FaceTime. This requires you to use Facetime's screen sharing feature and request control of the other person's device.

With FileVault disabled, someone with access to your computer can restart it into recoveryOS, typically used for Disk Utility or reinstalling macOS, and easily retrieve all your stored files.