How to Use RDP on a Mac

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) allows users to access and control a computer remotely over the internet. However, Apple's Mac computers do not natively support RDP. But there are several alternatives that can help you achieve remote access to your Mac from an iPad or another device. In this article, we will explore how to use TeamViewer to remote access a Mac from an iPad.

Connecting with TeamViewer

To begin with, make sure you have installed TeamViewer on both your Mac and iPad. If not, download the app from the App Store. Once installed, follow these steps:

1. Open TeamViewer on your Mac and enter a PIN in the 'Authenticate to host' window.

2. Tap Connect and wait for the connection to establish.

Using the TeamViewer Interface

Once connected, you can use the TeamViewer interface to access and control your Mac from your iPad. Here are some key features:

* The Full-Screen icon allows you to remove the menu and work on your Mac computer as if using a laptop.

* The keyboard icon enables you to enter text using either the on-screen keyboard or a keyboard attached to your iPad Pro.

* Tapping on the screen acts as a mouse click, or you can tap on the mouse-shaped icon in the menu bar, then drag your finger around to move the mouse pointer (tap to click, and tap with two fingers to right-click).

Remote Access with Chrome Remote Desktop

Another alternative to RDP is Google's Chrome Remote Desktop. This service allows you to access and control a Mac from another device using a Chrome browser.

To set up Chrome Remote Desktop on your Mac:

1. Open the Chrome browser and visit the Chrome Remote Desktop page on the Chrome Webstore.

2. Click here to sign up with Google if you haven't got one already.

3. If you haven't got Chrome on your Mac, install it directly from Google.

4. Download the Chrome Remote Desktop Host Preferences window, Chrome Remote Desktop window, and Google Chrome windows.

Using Chrome Remote Desktop

Once set up, follow these steps to remote access your Mac from your iPad:

1. Open the Chrome Remote Desktop app on your iPad.

2. Enter the PIN you created earlier in the 'Authenticate to host' window.

3. Tap Connect to establish the connection.

With either TeamViewer or Chrome Remote Desktop, you can now remote access your Mac from your iPad and enjoy seamless connectivity between devices.

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