Are you are working remotely from home and need access to some files from your work computer?

Lucky for you, if you have a Windows Operating system, Windows thought this one through for you.

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Remote Desktop Protocol

Remote Desktop Protocol has been a feature of Windows since XP Pro.

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This feature makes it easy to connect one PC to another for desktop support and file access.

Since this feature is disabled by default, the first step is to enable RDP to use it.

First confirm that you have Windows 10 Pro.

If not, upgrade from the home version first.

The first option brings you through prefs.

You will also need the IP address for both computers.

To set a permanent IP address to your PC:

and tap on that menus Properties button.

Establishing the remote connection

The time has finally come to establish the connection between your two PCs!

yo note that configuring the remote desktop can allow malicious and viral attacks on your gear.

It also opens up unauthorized access to your equipment by hackers.