The Remote Desktop app will list your computer, with a thumbnail preview, under Saved Desktops. Your PC must be turned on and awake, and connected to the same network as your Mac. Sharing a folder in this way does not make the folder accessible on the physical Windows computer.Ĭlick Save to finish setting up your connection. It’s all contained within the remote session, however. You can work on files stored on your Mac in a Windows app, or copy files between the machines. You can access these folders through the Windows File Explorer, where you’ll find them under This PC. This enables you to make certain folders on your Mac accessible within your remote Windows session. However, the most important option is Local Resources. In the Sound tab, choose which computer should play sound (if either), and whether you want to be able to use your Mac’s microphone.Also, set Optimize for Retina Displays if you’re working on a high-res monitor. Under the Display tab, click Fit session to window if you aren’t planning on using the remote connection in full screen mode.
Here, you’re able to configure how your remote connection works: However, you might want to adjust a few other settings before you go any further.Ĭlick Show More to change your settings. That’s all you need to do to set up a connection.
