remote desktop

collocation in English

meaningsofremoteanddesktop

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remote
adjective
uk
/rɪˈməʊt/us
/rɪˈmoʊt/
far away ...
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desktop
noun
uk
/ˈdesk.tɒp/us
/ˈdesk.tɑːp/
a view on a computer screen that contains icons (= small symbols or pictures) representing files, programs, and other features of ...
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(Definition ofremoteanddesktopfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Some screen sharing applications allow forremotedesktopcontrol, allowing participants to manipulate the presenter's screen, although this is not widely used.
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Remotedesktopsoftware captures the mouse and keyboard inputs from the local computer (client) and sends them to the remote computer (server).
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Theremotedesktoptechnology behind the support marketplace enabled additional products.
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The target computer in aremotedesktopscenario is still able to access all of its core functions.
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Thisremotedesktopnetwork can be wired or wireless.
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Remotedesktopsoftware is available for all computer platforms.
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The latest versions ofremotedesktopsoftware have 128-bit encryption protocols.
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Remotedesktopis a software application that turns one computer into the boss of another or a series of others.
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Some resources (e.g.remotedesktopaccess) require the use of port forwarding to operate successfully.
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Some screen sharing applications allow forremotedesktopcontrol, allowing participants to manipulate the presenters screen, although this is not widely used.
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Indeed, software maintenance is one of the most common uses ofremotedesktopsoftware.
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The local applications are merged in theremotedesktop, and remote taskbar.
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This model avoids one problem withremotedesktopsoftware, which requires the local computer to be switched on at the time when the user wishes to access it remotely.
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Certain safety features can be built into theremotedesktopsoftware protocols such that the administrator is not able to delete or otherwise alter files without the target users permission.
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Remotedesktopapplications have varying features.
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When a disabled person is unable to leave their own home, it may be possible to assess them remotely usingremotedesktopsoftware and a web cam.
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