Other Remote Computer Access Tools In addition to Remote Desktop, other tools you can use to access a computer remotely include open-source VNC, which stands for Virtual Network Console.

With JumpDesktop and a special mouse, you can access your desktop, or desktop-as-a-service provider, from your iPad.

Even with Back to My Mac's demise, there are other ways to remotely access and control your Mac from an iPhone and iPad. Some options are easier to use than others, and each varies in its purpose ...