
REALVNC HOME PC
Type in the ip address of the work PC and click connect. You should now have access to your PC's desktop.ģ. On the home PC, start the VPN by connecting to (typically you will only need the UCI profile not the UCIFULL unless accessing library resources): ĥ. Log in with your windows username and password.Ħ. Enter the ip address in the 'PC Name' field and click 'Add'. Launch Microsoft Remote Desktop on the home Mac and add the work PC by clicking the '+' sign at the top and selecting 'Add PC'. On the home Mac, start the VPN by connecting to (typically you will only need the UCI profile not the UCIFULL unless accessing library resources): ĥ.
REALVNC HOME INSTALL
Install Microsoft Remote Desktop on the home Mac: Ĥ. Connect to your work Mac by entering the ip address of your work Mac (vnc://.x), follow the 'Connect using the address' part of this page : ġ. On the home Mac, start the VPN by connecting to (typically you will only need the UCI profile not the UCIFULL unless accessing library resources): Ĥ. You should now have access to your Mac's desktop.ģ. Connect to your work Mac by launching RealVNC or TightVNC Viewer and entering the ip address of your work Mac. On the home PC, start the VPN by connecting to (typically you will only need the UCI profile not the UCIFULL unless accessing library resources): ĥ. Install a VNC client on the your home PC (RealVNC or TightVNC viewer):Ĥ.

Turn on Screen Sharing on your work Mac: ģ. You might see better performance by following connect remotely with other third party tools below.ġ. Also changing the resolution of the display may help if the connection is slow. * TIP: If you have two displays connected to your work machine consider disconnecting one of the cables from the back of the machine. Connecting remotely using the operating system's remote desktop capabilities If you do use a separate email client, make sure to configure it so your mailboxes, sent folder etc are stored on the server and not locally so you don't have to try to move them later. This will prevent messages from accidently being stored on your home machine while using an email client.

When accessing web-based applications from home please install and use the VPN: It is best to use webmail when accessing your email remotely.

You will need to submit an electronic device usage form. Please check with your department if they will allow this.
REALVNC HOME DOWNLOAD
Once connected to the internet at home you should download the VPN to access web-based resources on campus. Here is a page that will help you encrypt the flash drive on windows/mac: Īnother good option, if you will be working remotely for an extended period of time, is to take your machine home. It is a good idea to encrypt the flash drive especially if you have sensitive files. It may be better to copy files you may need to a USB flash drive and work on the files locally on your home machine. In some situations connecting to your machine remotely may not be feasible. The following instructions will help you to connect to your work machine remotely.
