Remote access — the ability to control a computer from a different location over the network — might not be something you need to use every day. However, it does come in handy in certain situations.

If you want to access your computer via your phone from anywhere, you can try a remote desktop app. However, if you don't ...

Connecting to any device over the internet, as you would through remote PC software, has risks. Follow these practices to access remote PCs securely.