Mac OS X
Q: Which is best for my needs - Apple desktop remote and Back to Mac?
I need to control a Mac (A) over the internet from a remote computer (B). This might include copying files to (B) and/or screen share and running apps remotely.
This is an infrequent need, but I'd like to know what is the best tool ARD or Back to My Mac. Remote Management in the sharing prefs seems to be only for ARD, whereas the instructions for Back to my Mac requires Remote login, File Sharing and Screen Sharing.
From what I've read ARD seems to be for local applications, school rooms etc. Is it less suited for internet than Back to Mac?
Is one faster? Why choose one over the other?
thanks in advance.
j
Posted on Apr 23, 2014 2:16 PM