Download Microsoft Remote Desktop for Mac. Connect to Windows-based PCs to access Windows-based files, applications, devices, and networks from your Mac.
How Mac users can download and use Microsoft Remote Desktop Watch Now Today's technology has come a long way in closing the divide between Windows and Mac applications, especially in the enterprise. To connect to your campus Windows PC from a Mac you will need to use the Microsoft Remote Desktop application for Mac version 10.3.8 (or higher). If you are using a university-owned Mac, you may already have this app installed. And, we recommend that you use in-box remote desktop client (MSTSC) or universal Remote Desktop client instead of Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan). More information We're increasing our investments in virtualization and remote desktops, such as Windows Virtual Desktop and RDS on Microsoft Azure. Download Microsoft Remote Desktop for iOS to with the Microsoft Remote Desktop app, you can connect to a remote PC and your work resources from almost anywhere.
Microsoft Remote Desktop 10 on macOS
Hello everyone, you can now download Microsoft Remote Desktop 10 for Mac and experience quiet honestly the best remote desktop app you can use on your macOS, period. I say this because most of who are using an iMac or Macbook mostly need to remote control our Windows computers but with little effort you can easily manage to control your Linux OS and even ChromeOS computers all with this great software by Microsoft.
Today we will highlight some reasons why we think you should go ahead and give Microsoft’s Remove Desktop 10 a try. This RDP software is crucial to many schools, businesses and even for individual/person usage. Sometimes we just need to use our Windows OS but we might be too far from home or our laptop to access it. MSRD10 can also connect to Windows Servers in case you server administrators were wondering about that. I have been using Microsoft Remote Desktop for the past 3-4 years and I have no complaints so far. It is free and it is well updated and managed by Microsoft and it simply gets the job done. Not to mention it doesn’t use many resources and it is compatible with the last macOS and the previous ones as well. Let us know in the comments if you don’t like it, or maybe it’s missing a feature? Do you love it? Let us know below.
What Is Microsoft Remote Desktop 10
Microsoft Remote Desktop 10 lets you connect to a remote PC or virtual apps and desktops made available by your administrator. The app helps you be productive no matter where you are. Configure your PC for remote access first by download the Remote Desktop assistant to your PC and let it do the work for you.
Microsoft Remote Desktop 10 Features
• Access remote PCs running Windows Professional or Enterprise and Windows Server
• Access remote resources published by your IT administrator
• Connect remotely through a Remote Desktop Gateway
• Secure connection to your data and applications
• Streamlined management of your connections from the connection center
• High quality video and audio streaming
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The following page(s) contain instructions on using Remote Desktop to connect to Faculty & Staff Windows computers on the UMKC campus (from off-campus). Your campus computer must be powered on to receive connections.
Don't know your computer name or don't know if your account has the correct permissions? Find out here. If you need assistance, please contact the IS Technology Support Center or your IT Liaison.
Please note: Before you attempt to connect to UMKC resources remotely, please make sure your operating system (Apple OS X) has all applicable security updates installed.To connect to your campus Windows PC from a Mac you will need to use the Microsoft Remote Desktop application for Mac version 10.3.8 (or higher). If you are using a university-owned Mac, you may already have this app installed. Please contact the Technology Support Center or your IT Liaison if you have questions about using this software on a university-owned Mac.
| Supported | Default Icon | Client Name |
| Microsoft RDP v10 Link to Download | ||
| Microsoft RDP v8 | ||
| Apple RDC |
Mac OS X Remote Desktop Connection Instructions
- Open the Microsoft Remote Desktop application
- Click the '+' icon
- Select PC
- For PC Name, enter the name of the remote computer to connect to. Or check How to find my computer name
- For User Account, click the dropdown to change the setting
- Click Add User Account
- For User Name, type UMKCusername@umsystem.edu in DomainUsername
- For Password, type your UMKC Username Password. Note: you will need to update your Remote Desktop settings every time you change your UMKC Username password.
- Click Save
- For Friendly Name, enter the PC name
- Click on no gateway to change the setting
- Select Add Gateway from the dropdown
- For Server Name, enter tsg.umkc.edu
- For User Account, click Use PC User account
- Select your UMKC username from the list
- Click Add
- Click Add again
- To initiate the connection, double click on your PC Name tile
- Click Show Certificate
- Click Always Trust to prevent seeing this warning again for the PC specified
- Click Continue
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You are now connected!