[Athen] Running Mac and Windows apps on the iPad...sort of

[Shelley Haven]

Hi, ATHENites!

I thought some of you might be interested in how to remotely access your Windows or Mac computers from the iPad.  The following YouTube videos demonstrate Remote Desktop/VNC apps which do just that.  These are just a few examples to show what's possible -- there are other such apps out there, and more will undoubtedly be added to the App Store.  (iPhone & iPod Touch versions available, too.)

Using a remote desktop/VNC client is not perfect -- how you move the cursor without a mouse is not always intuitive (you don't simply touch the screen where you want to click) -- but I'm sure this will create some possibilities as well as generate a few "Aha!" ideas.

Connecting remotely to a Windows PC on the iPad with Desktop Connect:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x58K4fA9wXI

Connecting remotely to a Mac on the iPad with iTeleport:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euq4V_-FHbY

Wormhole Remote -- a slightly different approach to remote access (not released yet in App Store):
http://appstore.gearlive.com/apptapper/article/q110-wormhole-remote-ipad-review/

Have fun!

- Shelley

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Shelley Haven  ATP, RET
Assistive Technology Consultant
www.TechPotential.net