AnyDesk

Pros

• A low bandwidth sharing solution
• Requires no in depth installation
• Streaming at remarkably high FPS

Cons

• Comes with a bit of a learning curve
• Requires a monthly subscription plan

AnyDesk allows you to access a computer remotely from anywhere in the world without having to install separate applications or forwarding a router's ports. It's an innovative piece of software that can help IT professionals better manage the computers in their network and provide individuals with access to their desktop even when they can't make it into the office.

This type of remote access software isn't exactly new, but AnyDesk succeeds on the merits of how well it implements the fundamentals. Mac users can enjoy screen mirroring at a crisp 60 frames per second, and the latency falls below 16 milliseconds on computers in the same network. You likely don't want to use this software to stream especially high performance apps or games, but it's more than enough to handle a wide variety of day to day programs that you need to use. Getting AnyDesk set up is a simple process. All you have to do is download and run the software, and you don't even have to worry about eating up all your network's bandwidth. AnyDesk can perform at transfer rates as low as 100 kilobytes a second.

The value of AnyDesk goes well beyond typical IT needs as well. That low latency and high performance makes this a great choice for collaborative projects since it allows multiple users to share screens at the same time, and it can similarly be used to guide less technologically proficient users through troubleshooting an issue. And the functionality here is strong enough to run high data applications like CAD and video editing software smoothly and without hiccups. It also offers remote printing services.

If you're worried that this type of software might compromise the security of your network, there's no need to be. AnyDesk's developers have taken some significant measures to ensure that this software is safe without sacrificing flexibility in the process. You can access other computers in your network even without an active internet connection, so the risk of intruders from outside is minimal. Administrators have a flexible variety of options for determining which users can access which files and in what capacity, and everything is meticulously monitored so you can track the activities of all of your users with little effort.

Pros

• A low bandwidth sharing solution
• Requires no in depth installation
• Streaming at remarkably high FPS

Cons

• Comes with a bit of a learning curve
• Requires a monthly subscription plan