Using another computer.
WHAT REMOTE ACCESS IS
Controlling another computer over a network.
WHEN IT IS USED
Working on an office machine from elsewhere Support, where someone assists you Managing a server
WHAT TO BE CAREFUL WITH
Granting access to anyone who contacted you.
WHY
That is a common fraud. Legitimate support does not call you unprompted.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU GRANT ACCESS
Watch what is done End the session yourself Change passwords afterwards, if anything concerns you
WHAT A VIRTUAL MACHINE IS
A complete computer running as software on another.
WHAT IT SUITS
Testing something without risking your machine Running software for a different system Keeping an old environment for legacy software
WHAT IT REQUIRES
Substantial memory and disk space.
WHY IT IS USEFUL
Anything that goes wrong inside it does not affect your actual machine.
WHAT TO USE IT FOR
Trying software you are unsure about Opening files you do not trust
WHAT TO REMEMBER
It is a real system and needs updating too.
