Connect to a Windows-based computer

Before you can connect, you must first turn on the remote desktop setting on the computer that you want to connect to. The following procedures show the steps to follow to connect to a Windows-based computer from your Mac.

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Step 1: Allow remote connections on the Windows-based computer

Step 2: Find the name of the Windows-based computer

Step 3: Open a new connection