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What tools are needed?

To connect to a computer with Remote Desktop, you will need the following:

1. A computer that you want to connect to: This computer needs to have Remote Desktop enabled, and it needs to have a static IP address or a dynamic DNS service set up.

2. A computer or device that you will be connecting from: This computer or device will need Remote Desktop software installed. Windows includes Remote Desktop client software, while Mac and Linux users can use third-party software such as "Microsoft Remote Desktop" or "VNC Viewer"

3. An Internet connection: Both the computer you want to connect to and the computer or device you will be connecting from will need to be connected to the Internet.

4. Router: If you are connecting to the computer remotely over the internet, you will need a router that is configured to forward incoming Remote Desktop connections to the computer you want to connect to.

5. Credentials: You will need the login credentials (username and password) for the computer you want to connect to.

6. Remote access software: Remote Desktop protocol is built-in on Windows and macOS, but additional software like TeamViewer, AnyDesk, Chrome Remote Desktop can be used as well.

Overall, as long as you have all of these tools in place, you should be able to connect to the computer remotely using Remote Desktop.

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