An alternative to HyperTerminal. Connections can be established via a serial interface and Ethernet. supports, among others, TFTP, FTP, DHCP and BOOTP servers.
Free standalone SSH and SFTP server for Windows. Enables the tunnelling of any TCP service through the encrypted link to operate usually unsecured services without the risk of eavesdropping.
Allows accessing remote computers via the internet. Provides file transfer, shutdown and renewed login, screen access and 128-bit encryption. Available as Free, Home and Pro versions differing in functionality. Specified version number refers to the Windows versions.
Use this tool to set up a link to an SMTP server so you can send commands to it. Primarily designed to enable system administrators to detect errors, such as if an email client can’t establish a connection. If required, it can also save all the commands that were sent so they can be run again. Requires no installation.
Remote control of Mac programs via iPhone, iPad or iPod touch; requires the free Rowmote Helperthat must be installed on the target computer; also available as advanced Pro Version from iTunes Store.
Program to shut down local or remote computers according to various criteria, including time, inactivity, changing colour of pixels, program end, network traffic and CPU utilisation. As well as various shutdown options, such as standard switch-off and reboot, the program can trigger actions such as disconnecting from the network and starting or closing programs.
Helps system administrators handle more than one PuTTY session by, for example, enabling them to organise the sessions into directories. Also provides an option for assigning hotkeys so the most popular sessions can be accessed quickly.
Turns Windows XP, SBS 2003, Vista and Windows Server 2008 (without TS Role) into a full-blown terminal server with an unlimited number of connections using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). Features include a compatibility mode for older applications without Terminal Server support and a transparent forwarder for USB devices connected to the client.
Automatically configures routers using various presets. Provides communication between computers by setting up Nat-PMP and UPnP for network software. Opens ports and allows inquiries from the internet to be sent to a computer.
Enables you to control other computers securely over the internet, via standard routers and even through firewalls. Includes a chat window and has particularly flexible configuration options. For example, you can create packages with your own logo and information that the user of the control computer only has to download and execute. Not compatible with UltraVNC because it implements its own protocol.
Enables administrators to remotely manage Windows Server 2003 and 2008. Not only includes the Server Manager for Windows Server 2008 but also the Microsoft Management Console tools in Server 2003. Installs the group policies console removed by Service Pack 1 for Vista; download requires a Genuine Advantage check. Also available for 64-bit systems.
Controls two or more Windows computers on a network with just one keyboard and mouse. The user simply presses a hotkey to toggle between the systems. This method enables you to split the Clipboard so information can be transferred quickly between computers.
Full-featured VNC server which allows remote access to GUI, mouse and keyboard via a VNC client. The program was formerly called OSXvnc. As well as the server there is also a VNC viewer "Vine Viewer" which is available for a fee. For Mac OS X 10.3 to 10.6 the old version 3.12 is still available.
Remote desktop system that can be installed on a Unix server to allow simultaneous access to the server by up to two users. The encrypted connection is set up via an SSH server. Client versions are available for Windows, Linux, Mac and Solaris. An extended server variant is also available.
Streams screen content and audio output from one computer to several others that are connected over a network or the internet; no installation necessary on the clients, the data is displayed using a web browser.
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