Step 2: Sign up to and download Zoho Assist It also offers both attended and unattended access.Īlternatively, if you are on a budget, have a look at our list of the best free remote desktop software. It has a free version for individuals and small businesses, and a paid version for companies that want to scale up, making it suitable for everyone. We recommend Zoho Assist, since it’s compatible with both Windows and Mac. You will need a program that is compatible with both Mac and Windows, as you will need to run it on both computers to establish a connection.

Initial setup Step 1: Pick a remote desktop program that works on Mac and Windows Once you are happy with your remote desktop configuration, head over to your Mac to begin your remote desktop connection setup. Hit 'OK' to exit when you are satisfied with the user permissions. Click it to open a list of all the user accounts on this PC and add whomever you wish. You should now see a pop-up window and an 'Add' button. Give remote desktop access to specific users here (Image credit: Microsoft)