David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

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.

When you’re asked to help with a tech issue, it’s a lot easier if you can see and control the screen. When you’re asked to help with a tech issue, it’s a lot easier if you can see and control the ...