software for remotely controlling pc

nipplethewhale

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i have a desktop at home and a laptop i leave at the dorm when i visit home. is there a program i can install so i can from my home desktop, access my laptop? like without leaving it on all the time? i know there is team viewer but i have to accept from the other end. i dont want that.
 
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In order to wake up your laptop remotely, several thinks have to be present:
- your laptop must be connected with wired Ethernet
- your laptop must support "Wake-on-Lan"
- you must have access to the router where your laptop is connected (so you can send "Wake up, buddy" Ethernet packet).

I doubt you will have access to your dorm' router, so waking up is out of question.

USAFRet

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As it is free (built into the OS), and as you have both the desktop and laptop right next to you.....just try it.
 

Diganta Das

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yeah you can do that but you'd have to use third party app for that. try to google it..
 

tman1

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No, teamviewer does not require you to accept on the other end. You can set up unattended access.
 

USAFRet

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This is true. It is how I control my HTPC from sitting at my desk.
And having it in Startup, it automatically starts after a reboot.
 
In order to wake up your laptop remotely, several thinks have to be present:
- your laptop must be connected with wired Ethernet
- your laptop must support "Wake-on-Lan"
- you must have access to the router where your laptop is connected (so you can send "Wake up, buddy" Ethernet packet).

I doubt you will have access to your dorm' router, so waking up is out of question.
 
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