With VNC behind a paywall now, how can I setup a Remote Desktop on Mac, Win10, Mint21 and R-Pi4 for free?

 Setting up a remote desktop solution for free across various operating systems like Mac, Windows 10, Linux Mint 21, and Raspberry Pi 4 involves using open-source or free software. Here are steps to achieve this for each platform:

 1. Windows 10

Using Windows Remote Desktop (RDP):

- Enable Remote Desktop:

  1. Go to Settings > System > Remote Desktop.

  2. Turn on Enable Remote Desktop.

- Connect from another device:

  1. On a different Windows machine, search for "Remote Desktop Connection" in the Start menu.

  2. Enter the IP address or hostname of the Windows 10 machine and connect.

 2. Mac (macOS)

Using VNC:

- Enable Screen Sharing:

  1. Go to System Preferences > Sharing.

  2. Check the Screen Sharing box and set access permissions.

- Connect from another device:

  1. On a different Mac, open Finder, select Go > Connect to Server.

  2. Enter `vnc://[IP address]` and connect.

  Using Microsoft Remote Desktop:

- Install Microsoft Remote Desktop:

  1. Download and install Microsoft Remote Desktop from the Mac App Store.

  2. Add a PC by entering the IP address of the Windows machine.

  3. Connect using your Windows credentials.

 

 3. Linux Mint 21

Using xrdp (RDP):

- Install xrdp:

  1. Open Terminal and run:



2. Add your user to the xrdp group:


 - Connect from another device:

  1. Use an RDP client (like Remote Desktop on Windows or Remmina on Linux) to connect to the IP address of the Linux Mint machine.

 

 4. Raspberry Pi 4 (Raspbian)

 Using VNC:

- Enable VNC Server:

  1. Open Raspberry Pi Configuration from the menu.

  2. Go to the Interfaces tab and enable VNC.

- Connect from another device:

  1. Install VNC Viewer on the client device (available for Windows, macOS, and Linux).

  2. Enter the IP address of the Raspberry Pi and connect.

 

 5. Cross-Platform Solution

Using AnyDesk:

- Install AnyDesk:

  1. Download and install AnyDesk on all devices from [AnyDesk website](https://anydesk.com/en/downloads).

  2. Note the AnyDesk address for each device.

- Connect from another device:

  1. Open AnyDesk, enter the address of the device you want to control, and connect.

Using Remmina (Linux to any):

 

- Install Remmina:

  1. On Linux, install Re



  2. Use Remmina to connect to VNC, RDP, or other supported protocols by entering the appropriate IP address and credentials.

 Conclusion

Using these methods, you can set up a remote desktop solution for free across various platforms. Each method utilizes built-in or open-source tools, ensuring no cost while providing effective remote access capabilities.

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