Remote Access Server for Studio

[XPRTNovice ⚖️]

Hey - I'm looking for a good remote access client that I can have on my home studio computer, so that when I travel, I can access all the files on my home computer if a voiceover client needs it. Can you guys recommend one that's secure?

[MindWanderer]

Do you just need a file server, or do you actually need remote desktop access? What OS?

[XPRTNovice ⚖️]

Windows 7. I'm not sure what setup is best, but basically I just need access to files on my computer while I am traveling. I don't need to run programs from that computer or anything.

[djpretzel 🎮]

Remote Desktop is built-in and is quite capable and relatively secure.

By default it runs on port 3389, you may need to change this if your ISP blocks it, and you may need to configure your router for port-forwarding, but the time is well-spent.

The only alternative I can recommend based on actual use is Splashtop, which is kinda cool because it actually allows gaming and what not, but I'd try RDP first as Splashtop does have some associated fees.

[XPRTNovice ⚖️]

Thanks DJP, I forgot about remote desktop. I'll check it out.

[Yami]

Thanks DJP, I forgot about remote desktop. I'll check it out.

But be sure it's encypted or otherwise someone could listen

Edited June 16, 2014 by Yami

[djpretzel 🎮]

But be sure it's encypted or otherwise someone could listen

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/rds/archive/2009/03/12/top-10-rdp-protocol-misconceptions-part-2.aspx

"To be clear, this is totally false! RDP has always supported strong encryption and is by default encrypted!"

Some other good stuff on that post, too!

[Yami]

"To be clear, this is totally false! RDP has always supported strong encryption and is by default encrypted!"

I know. But it wasn't always like that. I'm pretty sure, the default encryption started with Windows 7