RemoteDesk

A lightweight alternative to TeamViewer and AnyDesk for remote desktop access

What is RemoteDesk?

RemoteDesk is a program for remote computer control. It may be used by support personnel to provide remote assistance. It may also be used by users to remotely control their own computers.

WARNING: RemoteDesk may also be used by fraudsters to gain control of your computer. Before sharing any credentials, make sure the person you are talking to is trustworth

Download

You can download the latest version of RemoteDesk for MS Windows from the link below:

Installation Instructions

Just unzip the package anywhere and run RemoteViewer.exe

Please note: this app doesn't have any purchased signature from Microsoft, so you will probably see "Windows protected your PC" warning preventing you from launching the app, you can bypass that by clicking More info and then Run anyway

Installation step 1
Step 1: Unzip the package
Installation step 2
Step 2: Run RemoteViewer.exe, if you see defender screen, click More info
Installation step 3
Step 3: Bypass Windows protection warning
Installation step 4
Step 4: App launched successfully, you will see ID to share with remote support

Download

You can download the latest version of RemoteDesk for macOS from the link below:

Installation Instructions

Open the .dmg file using finder and either move the app to the Applications folder (to install it permamently) or simply double click it to start it

Please note: this app doesn't have purchased certificate from Apple, so you will probably see a dialog preventing you from start the application. You can bypass this by opening System Settings, going to Security, scrolling to the bottom and there you will see option "open anyway"

If you want to control remote instance of remote desk, this is enough, however if you want to share your screen on this system, you will also need to add RemoteDesk in Privacy & Security in sections Accessibility and Screen & System Audio Recording

Enable Screen Recording
Enable screen sharing
Enable Accessibility
Enable accessibility

Basic Usage

Just launch the app and share the session ID with the remote support operator - they can use it to remotely connect and control your PC.

If you want to try the app out, or if you want to control your own PC, download it on both computers, on viewer click "Stop Sharing" and instead enter the ID of remote side and click Connect.