Use Remote Desktop on your Windows, Android, or iOS device to connect to a Windows 10 PC from afar.
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Set up the PC you want to connect to so it allows remote connections:
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Make sure you have Windows 10 Pro. To check, go to Start> Settings> System> About and look for Edition.For info on how to get it, go to Upgrade Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro.
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When you're ready, select Start > Settings > System > Remote Desktop, and turn on Enable Remote Desktop.
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Make note of the name of this PC under How to connect to this PC. You'll need this later.
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Use Remote Desktop to connect to the PC you set up:
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On your local Windows 10 PC: In the search box on the taskbar, type Remote Desktop Connection, and then select Remote Desktop Connection. In Remote Desktop Connection, typethe name of the PC you want to connect to [from Step 1], and then select Connect.
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On your Windows, Android, or iOS device: Open the Remote Desktop app [available for free from Microsoft Store, Google Play, and the Mac App Store], and add the name of the PC that you want to connect to [from Step 1]. Select the remote PC name that you added, and then wait for the connection to complete.
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Enable Remote Desktop