Remote access to iMac from Windows 10

Shahin Safazadeh 1 Reputation point
2020-09-29T11:53:08.41+00:00

I need to remotely connect to my desktop computer (iMac) via my personal laptop (Windows 10 x64 Home edition).
What should I do for this purpose?

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Remote desktop services and terminal services
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  1. Leon Laude 86,026 Reputation points
    2020-09-29T11:58:55.917+00:00

    Hi @Shahin Safazadeh ,

    You can follow the links below:

    Allow Apple Remote Desktop to access your Mac
    https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/allow-apple-remote-desktop-to-access-your-mac-mh11851/mac

    Here's also a guide on how to accomplish this:
    How to Access Your Mac’s Screen from Windows (and Vice-Versa)

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    Leon

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-09-30T02:24:56.59+00:00

    Hey @Shahin Safazadeh

    Using third-party applications such as LogMeIn, RealVNC, TeamViewer and Chrome Remote Desktop or the built-in Remote Desktop (Remote Management).

    If you want additional features such as sharing files, collaboration, and print from the remote machine, then you’ll need signing up to subscription services.

    5 Ways to Remotely Access Apple Mac OS X from Windows
    https://www.raymond.cc/blog/remote-access-apple-mac-os-x-via-windows/

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  3. Max F 0 Reputation points
    2025-03-19T14:48:10.8166667+00:00

    The built-in screen sharing only works between two Macs on the same Apple ID or network, which isn’t super practical. Apple Remote Desktop is a solid option, but it’s only for macOS and doesn’t support cross-platform connections. If you’re trying to connect to a Mac from a PC, you’ll probably need a third-party tool that’s easy to set up. For example, Chrome Remote Desktop, which works through the Chrome browser, or HelpWire - both are simple and free solutions.

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