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.

Couch potatoes, rejoice! The Streamzap PC Remote is a full-featured IR remote control for your PC that communicates with a USB IR receiver plugged into your computer. A simple installation program, ...

Built into Windows, Microsoft’s Remote Desktop and Remote Desktop Connection apps make it easy to connect to and control a remote PC — when they’re working properly. Here are some common problems you ...

Remote Desktop is a software in Windows that allows you to connect to a computer that is not close by. When you try to connect to a remote computer by using Remote ...

You want to play Rocket League, A Way Out, Brawlhalla or other local multi-player games with your friends remotely on Steam? Remote Play Together feature allows you to stream games to your Steam ...

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...