First let us start with what actually is a remote desktop connection. In simple words it is just a protocol developed by Microsoft that allows a desktop user to connect to another computer and control it remotely. 

Now let us take a look at some of the software:

  1. Teamviewer
  2. RealVNC
  3. Steam In home streaming(for games only on steam)
  4. Chrome Remote Desktop

I have used all of the above. All of them are free except Teamviewer. I have used them in various scenarios including playing games. Among them Chrome Remote desktop is the best. It is by far the best remote desktop application I have used.

So let us see how to connect remotely to a computer using Chrome Remote Desktop.

  1. First go to this link

  2. Install the app.

  3. You will encounter this video.

  4. Click on get started from remote assistance.

  5. On the host computer click on Share and get the access code and on your computer where you want to access then computer from click on access and enter the code.

  6. You are basically now done and set-up

You can always go with other options but chrome remote desktop is buttery-smooth. Video playback is out of this world. And when it comes to games it even beats stream in-home streaming.