Remote Utilities
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| Developer(s) | Remote Utilities LLC (formerly Usoris Systems) |
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| Stable release | 6.10.10.0 [1]
/ July 2, 2019 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows, iOS, Android |
| Type | Remote desktop software |
| License | Freeware and Shareware |
| Website | www |
Remote Utilities is a remote desktop software that allows a user to remotely control another computer through a proprietary protocol and see the remote computer's desktop, operate its keyboard and mouse.[2][3]
The program utilizes the client-server model and consists of two primary components: the Host that is installed on the remote computer and the viewer that is installed on the local PC. Other modules include Agent, Remote Utilities Server (RU Server) and portable Viewer.[4][5]
Feature and architecture
Remote Utilities provides full control over the remote system and allows to view the remote computer without disrupting its user. It has an IP filtering system allowing to restrict access to only certain IP addresses.
It has the following connection modes:
- Full control
- View only
- File transfer
- Task manager
- Terminal
- Inventory manager
- RDP
- Text chat
- Remote registry
- Screen recorder
- Execute
- Power control
- Send message
- Voice and Video chat
- Remote settings
History
The developer company Remote Utilities, formerly known as Usoris Systems was founded in 2009.[6] The predecessor project, Remote Office Manager was started in 2004 and were available for free download and use from 2004 until early 2010.[7] The current name, Remote Utilities, was given to version 4.3 in mid-2010 as part of a rebranding effort.
After version 4.3, Remote Utilities released version 5.0 in 2011 with a major update. On 27 April 2012 there was a minor update for version 5.2 which included new features, a free license, and an updated licensing model.[8]
Operating system support
Remote Utilities was initially developed for Microsoft Windows. It currently supports Windows, iOS (viewer only), Android (viewer only) and Linux through Wine.[7][9]
Reception
Following Remote Utilities's launch, the software received consecutive positive reviews in PC World by editors in 2011[2] and 2012.[7] It was featured in TechRadar's best free remote desktop software in 2019.[10]
References
- ^ "Remote Utilities 6.10.10.0". Retrieved September 8, 2019.
- ^ a b Mathews, Lee (June 9, 2011). "Remote Access Is Affordable, Full-Featured--and Complex--With Remote Utilities". PCWorld. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
- ^ Fisher, Tim (July 3, 2019). "The Verdict on 'Remote Utilities' (Remote Access Client)". Retrieved September 8, 2019.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ Fisher, Jon (4 November 2013). "Remote Utilities - The Best Remote Support Software Available Today". TechNorms. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
- ^ "Remote Utilities with AD integration for WAN/LAN environments". June 27, 2016. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
- ^ Preimesberger, Chris (May 21, 2019). "Top Remote Access Software Vendors". eWEEK. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
- ^ a b c Norris, Jim (August 8, 2012). "Remote Utilities Free Edition Lets You Control Your Home PC From Anywhere". PCWorld. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "Release Notes | Remote Utilities". Retrieved September 8, 2019.
- ^ "RemoteUtilities Review 2019 | Remote PC Access Software Reviews". business.com. Retrieved September 8, 2019.
- ^ Hanson, Matt; Turner, Brian (June 27, 2019). "Best remote desktop software of 2019: Free, paid and for business". TechRadar. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
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