Using Team Viewer To Remote Control A PC

Here is a quick tutorial on how to use TeamViewer to remote Control your pc. Assuming you want to remote control your work computer from home.

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Here are the steps.

Work Computer

Download this on your work computer and leave it running.  You will get an ID and Password assigned for this session.  Write it down or email it to yourself so you will have the information at home.

Home Computer


Download the TeamViewer Setup file.
There are three simple steps to take at home.

1. Run Software

2. Accept Agreement

3. Create Session

You will have the Session ID from above.  You can enter the password when prompted.
You are not controlling your work computer from home, and can do anything you would be able to do while at work.

I hope this quick tutorial has been helpful.

Recommended Books

• You can buy the Learning FreeNAS: Configure and manage a network attached storage solution book if you are looking for a good reference book.
• Network Know-How: An Essential Guide for the Accidental Admin
• Absolute FreeBSD: The Complete Guide to FreeBSD, 2nd Edition

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