What is remote desktop?
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However, while some things will require you to use Remote Desktop, this doesn’t mean you should be using it for everything.! If you use Remote Desktop for the wrong things, they might not work properly if at all!
When you should use Remote Desktop:
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Accessing drives such as the M:\ or S:\
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MooreDB, MoorePayWay, MooreKeys, MooreES
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SAS
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FileMaker
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StarRez
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HR3
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Finance Apps
These drives and apps require you to be at Moore College and on the network for them to work. If you want to use any of them, you will have to Remote Desktop to your work computer.
When you shouldn’t use remote Desktop:
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Teams
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Streaming Audio or Video online
Applications or web pages that stream audio or video will be slow and jittery if you try and use them over a remote desktop connection. Things like video calls or streaming media should be done directly on your own device.
When its up to you:
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Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office will work fine over Remote Desktop, but you can also install it for your own use on your home computer. Things like OneDrive will probably be better to do over Remote Desktop, but it is possible to set up on your own computer.
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Never shut down your Computer work work computer over Remote Desktop! |
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Restarting your work computer over Remote Desktop is fine! |
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If you want to set up Remote Desktop on your computer, here are articles that can help: Remote Desktop from Windows Computers Remote Desktop from Macintosh Computers - RDP File Setup If you want to Install Office 365, this article can help: |
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