Q: I need to remote in to my office
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Jan 28, 2016 1:13 PMby BobTheFisherman,What are you remote connecting to, another Mac or Windows PC?
Microsoft Remote Desktop works well for me https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-remote-desktop/id715768417?mt=12 for connecting to Windows computers.
If a Mac you could try Back to My Mac or TeamViewer.
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Jan 28, 2016 2:46 PMby MrHoffman,HelpfulIn addition to what BobTheFisherman asks... Who is supporting the target network? Are you providing the budget and the IT support, or is there an IT organization?
Remote connections are generally made via VPN, for reasons of security. That VPN can connect into the target system directly, or can connect into the firewall or other device, depending on the exact configuration.
The Apple Remote Desktop (ARD) application is a tool usually acquired from the App Store, and that is used for managing multiple OS X systems from a single Mac. ARD is conceptually similar to the Screen Sharing client and the Microsoft RDP/VNC protocols.
ARD, Screen Sharing and RDP/VNC all run at more or less the speed of the remote network connection. GUI-based access isn't particularly efficient, and requires a fair about of network bandwidth and a low-latency network link.
ActiveX is a deprecated Microsoft framework for connecting COM and DCOM giblets together for remote access. I'd guess you're referring to a desktop sharing application, and there are various options there — depending on the operating systems and the security requirements.
