Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) allows you to access your computer over a network, but connecting from outside your local network (over the internet) introduces additional challenges. If you can connect ...

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.

Personal or consumer VPNs, remote access VPNs and site-to-site VPNs all accomplish similar feats, but in different ways and for various situations. Here’s what each type of VPN is. Moe enjoys making ...