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		whitefang on April 11, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: Free alternative to Teamviewer? RDP built into windows should work well?

panki27 on April 11, 2024 | [–]

RDP only works if you have a direct routing between the devices. OP is rather looking for Remote Assist.

klinquist on April 11, 2024 | | [–]

Tailscale or Zerotier. I recommend this anyway - putting parents' computers on your "local lan".

orev on April 11, 2024 | [–]

No. RDP exposed to the Internet will get hacked in a matter of hours.

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