Look What I did through VNC!

[kenbrinkman]

I just figured out how to set up a VNC server from my mbp and access my computer through a windows computer from anywhere. I set this up so I can be on my laptop through a computer through my school. Its really cool, take a look:

 

[giulio]

Very cool. Are you using the built in VNC server or a 3rd party app?

 

[kenbrinkman]

Very cool. Are you using the built in VNC server or a 3rd party app?

On the Mac, I'm using the build in software, but on the client, I run Real VNC from a flash drive because my school won't allow us to install software on the HD

 

[giulio]

Good! I would have suggested same if you were using another vnc server.

 

[the8thark]

I'd like to know what security measures you've taken so no one else can remotely access your Macbook pro. If that's ok.

 

[kenbrinkman]

I'd like to know what security measures you've taken so no one else can remotely access your Macbook pro. If that's ok.

On the mac, I only use OS X's password service to allow a VNC Viewer. I don't really know if this is effective enough, but so far so good.

 

[opus_az]

Yeah, remote access is very cool. Combined that with Parallels and you really get something.


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WinXP running VNC to OS X running Ubuntu on Parallels viewing your pic of Windows running VNC to OS X.


Yes, I'm that bored.

 

[kenbrinkman]

Yeah, remote access is very cool. Combined that with Parallels and you really get something.

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WinXP running VNC to OS X running Ubuntu on Parallels viewing your pic of Windows running VNC to OS X.


Yes, I'm that bored.

lol that was amazing

 

[opus_az]

lol that was amazing

Thanks! That was fun.

 

[the8thark]

On the mac, I only use OS X's password service to allow a VNC Viewer. I don't really know if this is effective enough, but so far so good.

Thanks for that. And I think that'd suffice for all bar the hardcore/expert hackers out there.