The most well known remote desktop tools on Windows are Microsoft Remote Desktop and Citrix Receiver. However, neither are the best remote desktop software for Mac users. Unsurprisingly, Microsoft Remote Desktop is mainly designed for Windows users and has various problems on Mac although admittedly is has improved in recent versions. Dec 20, 2019 In order to get started with Microsoft Remote Desktop, visit the Mac App Store. Click the blue “App Store” icon in your dock. Once the app opens, you will see a search bar at the top right corner of the screen. Search with the keywords “Microsoft Remote Desktop” or “remote desktop Mac” to search and download the app for free. This article will go over how to set up Microsoft Remote Desktop setup to access your Abacus Private Cloud. APPLIES TO: APC Clients using a Mac OS device to connect their APC environment. REQUIREMENTS: Mac OS X 10.7.5 or higher operating system; PROCEDURE: 1 Download and install the free Microsoft Remote Desktop 10 app from the App Store.
Reading Time: 2minutesMac users work in their native Unix environment are familiar with using the terminal to SSH into their Linux-based servers. When using a Mac to log into a Windows environment, or vice versa, the task is performed differently. Window machines use a different protocol, one aptly named RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol). For our tutorial, we’ll explore how to use your Mac to connect to a Windows server. Let’s get started!Pre-flight- Mac OS X El Capitan – Version 10.11.16 and above
- Windows VPS Server 2016 and it’s IP address
.Step 2. Use the search bar to locate Microsoft’s Remote Desktop. Select Get >> Install App. After installed, click on the Microsoft Remote Desktop icon in your Applications folder.Step 3: Launch the app by finding it in your Applications folder.
Step 4: For our connection select + New and fill out the information in the highlighted boxes for the Windows server.Connection Name: A nickname to identify this connection
PC Name: Window’s server IP addressUser Name: AdministratorIt seems counter-intuitive but close the edit window to save the settings. Immediately, you’ll see the server show up in our My Desktops list.