Next to “Connection name” we give it a friendly name while the “PC name” is either the name we gave our target PC or its IP address. Let’s take a moment, however, to click “Edit” and show you what’s involved. In our example, we’ve already set up a user profile, which is ready for action. Remote Desktop will be installed in your Mac’s Application’s folder. You also want to make sure you install the Microsoft Remote Desktop client on your Mac. Open the System Properties and click the “Remote” tab, then make sure “Allow remote connections to this computer” is enabled. To connect to a Windows PC, you must first turn on remote connections. OS X and Windows have this ability built right into them, meaning you can easily share your Mac’s screen with Windows PCs, and vice versa.Ĭonnecting to Windows PC Clients from a Mac Happy connecting.Sharing your screen remotely is a convenient way to access another computer as if you’re sitting in front of it. If you feel the need to be able to remotely manage your Mac mini with the more advanced toolset under remote management, simply un-check screen sharing and check remote management under the Share panel in System Settings.Īdditionally, ensure that you set the VNC password if you have non-macOS machines to connect to your new Mac mini. Keep in mind that screen sharing and remote management are an either/or option. Once you're done, simply exit the screen-sharing application. Apple's built-in services like file sharing, printer sharing, and content caching are readily enabled by simply checking the appropriate box under the Share preference panel in System Settings. You can now use the Mac mini's screen-sharing capabilities to continue to make changes and install software.
You'll now see your new Mac mini desktop ready at your command! Final steps Enter your User Name and Password when prompted.Double-click the Computer Name from step 3 in the "Turn on Screen Sharing" section above.Choose Go > Network from the Finder menu bar.On a separate Mac, you'll be able to access Screen Sharing through the Finder. Optionally, you can test your connection from a remote Mac before you do so. Your Mac mini is now ready to have the monitor and keyboard/mouse detached.
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