Official from Microsoft website: 'Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac (version 2.1.1) is not intended for use with Mac OS X v10.7 (Lion) or later'. That's a shame!!! And we almost have 10.8.1 released:p – sorin Aug 21 '12 at 9:57. Get the Remote Desktop client. Follow these steps to get started with Remote Desktop on your Mac: Download the Microsoft Remote Desktop client from the Mac App Store. Set up your PC to accept remote connections. (If you skip this step, you can't connect to your PC.) Add a Remote Desktop connection or a remote resource. CoRD: Remote Desktop for Mac OS X CoRD was a Mac OS X remote desktop client for Microsoft Windows computers using the RDP protocol. It's easy to use, fast, and free for anyone to use or modify.
Looking for the best remote desktop app for Mac running OS X Mavericks? Look no further because here we are going to explore 3 of my favorite ways to remote into Windows machines from Mac.
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When I purchased my first Apple computer (13″ Macbook Air) early in 2013, I found myself searching for the best application to remote into my Windows computers and servers.With the need for me to be able to quickly remote into a variety of Windows servers, I wanted an RDP client I could use on my Mac that would give me a great experience.
At work we typically suggest Microsoft's Remote Desktop for Mac to our Doctors and staff when they come to us for assistance with setting up VPN and remote access into the hospital.
But Microsoft's Remote Desktop for Mac isn't the only application available.
My RDP Requirements
Since I work heavily on Windows machines, there were a few essential requirements I was looking for to help my overall daily workflow:
- Performance.
- Manageability of multiple systems.
- Price
1. Microsoft Remote Desktop for Mac
Coming in at # 1 for my favorite remote desktop client for Mac is Microsoft's Remote Desktop for Mac.
Microsoft had recently made version 8.0.0 available. This version really has stepped it up a notch from their previous version.
Performance
Performance is not an issue for me during my tests.
Manageability of multiple systems
Yes, you can manage multiple systems.
One of the biggest notable changes I found with this version over the previous is the fact that you can save client servers/sessions. This was important to me since I have a wide-range of servers that I need to connect to at any moment.
Photoshop cc 14 for mac. The trial will automatically convert to a paid Creative Cloud membership when it's complete, unless you cancel before then.Can I download a trial version of Photoshop CS6?No, Photoshop is our most up-to-date version and the only version of Photoshop you can download for a free trial.Do students get a discount if they decide to purchase after the free trial?Yes, students and teachers are eligible for a big discount on the entire collection of Creative Cloud apps — 60% off. You can choose a Single App plan with Photoshop only or a plan that includes more apps. Adobe does offer a collection of free mobile apps for both iOS and Android.Can I get Photoshop without a Creative Cloud membership?No, Photoshop is available only as part of a Creative Cloud membership. Is the free trial a complete version of Photoshop?Yes, it includes all the features and updates in the latest version of Photoshop.Can I download the free trial to my phone?No, this free trial is available only for desktop and iPad. Will this free Photoshop trial work on macOS and Windows?Yes, this Photoshop trial works on macOS, iOS for iPad Pro, and Windows.How long does the free trial last?Your free trial starts when you check out and it lasts for seven days.
Price
Free
Cons
None as of this writing.
2. 2X Client for RDP/Remote Desktop
Coming in at # 2 on my list is 2X Client for RDP/Remote Desktop.
I have to be honest and say that I haven't given this one a full blown test as of yet. However, I have used it many times on IOS devices and has worked well. I did install it for my testing here in this article and overall was a nice experience.
I would have to rank this one a close 2nd to Microsoft's client.
Performance
Performance
Performance is not an issue for me during my tests.
Manageability of multiple systems
Yes, you can manage multiple systems.
One of the biggest notable changes I found with this version over the previous is the fact that you can save client servers/sessions. This was important to me since I have a wide-range of servers that I need to connect to at any moment.
Photoshop cc 14 for mac. The trial will automatically convert to a paid Creative Cloud membership when it's complete, unless you cancel before then.Can I download a trial version of Photoshop CS6?No, Photoshop is our most up-to-date version and the only version of Photoshop you can download for a free trial.Do students get a discount if they decide to purchase after the free trial?Yes, students and teachers are eligible for a big discount on the entire collection of Creative Cloud apps — 60% off. You can choose a Single App plan with Photoshop only or a plan that includes more apps. Adobe does offer a collection of free mobile apps for both iOS and Android.Can I get Photoshop without a Creative Cloud membership?No, Photoshop is available only as part of a Creative Cloud membership. Is the free trial a complete version of Photoshop?Yes, it includes all the features and updates in the latest version of Photoshop.Can I download the free trial to my phone?No, this free trial is available only for desktop and iPad. Will this free Photoshop trial work on macOS and Windows?Yes, this Photoshop trial works on macOS, iOS for iPad Pro, and Windows.How long does the free trial last?Your free trial starts when you check out and it lasts for seven days.
Price
Free
Cons
None as of this writing.
2. 2X Client for RDP/Remote Desktop
Coming in at # 2 on my list is 2X Client for RDP/Remote Desktop.
I have to be honest and say that I haven't given this one a full blown test as of yet. However, I have used it many times on IOS devices and has worked well. I did install it for my testing here in this article and overall was a nice experience.
I would have to rank this one a close 2nd to Microsoft's client.
Performance
Overall performance was not an issue for me during my tests.
Manageability of multiple systems
Yes, you can manage multiple systems.
Price
Free
Cons
Microsoft Remote Desktop Client Download
A small issue I see (and probabaly not an issue for most) is the Windows Snap feature. It seems to be a ‘hit-and-miss' when I try to snap a window to the top of the screen.
3. CoRD
Coming in at # 3 on my lis is CoRD.
CoRD is a Mac OS X remote desktop client for Microsoft Windows computers.
As of this writing, CoRD's website has an announcement saying: 'Cord don't seem to work on 10.9 Mavericks. Check back next week.' This was announced on 2013-10-23.
As you can see in the video, I have installed CoRD on my Macbook Air running 10.9 OS X Mavericks and it does work. Maybe there are some bugs that I am not aware of but overall it does seem to run OK for me.
Performance
Overall performance for me was not an issue during my tests.
Manageability of multiple systems
One thing I really do like about CoRD is the option to view all remote sessions in one window. This really saves space on your desktop and makes it a breeze to switch between the different sessions.
Price
Mac Os Microsoft Remote Desktop
Free
Cons
CoRD doesn't appear to work with NLA (Network Level Authentication). This is a problem for me since a lot of the servers at work are now configured to use NLA, I simply get an error saying: 'The requested session access is denied' when I try to connect.
As with CoRD, another issue is the Windows Snap feature is a hit-and-miss.
Conclusion
In the end, all three of the applications worked well. The major downside for me with CoRD is the fact I am unable to connect to servers with NLA enabled.
For now, I will continue to use Microsoft Remote Desktop for Mac.
I will update this post and/or comments below with any updated experiences (good or bad).
Question for You
What do you use on your Mac to remotely manage Windows machines?
