According to reports, Windows users are sometimes unable to access the remote taskbar when connected to a remote desktop in fullscreen mode. In some cases, the user’s local taskbar may appear in the foreground, which prevents them from accessing the remote taskbar. [Read more…] about Local Taskbar Won’t Hide During Remote Desktop Session: How to Fix It
Tips & Tricks
How to Disable Windows 10 Password Prompt on Wakeup
There’s no doubt that entering a password to unlock your computer is one of the many ways to keep your data secure. However, if you’re the only person using the machine, those password prompts you receive after waking it up from sleep may become annoying. [Read more…] about How to Disable Windows 10 Password Prompt on Wakeup
How to Permanently Install FixMe.IT Client App on a Remote Computer
FixMe.IT provides remote users with an easy way to request tech support via a web browser. All they need to do is to run fixme.it in the address bar, download and run the temporary, lightweight client app which generates a unique 6-digit ID, and pass it along to you.
But what if you support this user on a regular basis, or manage a large number of users who don’t even have administrative rights?
In such cases, directing the remote user to fixme.it each time they require assistance would just complicate your work.
So, is there a way to simplify starting and conducting support sessions with your remote clients? The answer is yes! [Read more…] about How to Permanently Install FixMe.IT Client App on a Remote Computer
VPN Stuck on “Connecting” in Windows 10: How to Fix It
A quick Google search reveals that Windows 10 users often experience a number of VPN-related issues. Here’s another Windows bug that you may face when trying to connect to a VPN from the system tray menu.
[Read more…] about VPN Stuck on “Connecting” in Windows 10: How to Fix ItHow to Span Multiple Remote Displays across Your Local Monitors with FixMe.IT
If the remote user has two or more monitors connected to their machine, all of them will show up on your local desktop in a single window by default. To choose an individual monitor to work with, you can take advantage of FixMe.IT’s multi-display tool. But what if you also have multiple displays connected to your workstation, and you want the remote monitors spanned across them? [Read more…] about How to Span Multiple Remote Displays across Your Local Monitors with FixMe.IT
How to Enable “Run as a Different User” Option in Windows 10
By default, Windows 10 doesn’t allow you to run an app as a different user from Start Menu. But what if you need to add it on a remote user’s computer or your own machine? Here’s a quick workaround that will help you enable this option with a simple registry edit. [Read more…] about How to Enable “Run as a Different User” Option in Windows 10