iPad Best method to link iPad to Desktop

[1981d]

I have a desktop at work, but I don't use it that much. So, to regain some valuable desk space I turned off the monitor and put the computer under my desk. Instead, I use the my iPad Air for most of my work related activities (e-mail and document creation in pages). When I need something more advanced, I use the GoToMyPC app to jump into my desktop from the iPad. It's a bit of a pain, as the app doesn't really seem optimized for IOS, but it's worth it to keep the desktop out of the way.

My question is, does anybody have any experience with a Remote Desktop app that has a better user experience than GoToMyPC? Or, barring that, one that has lower costs but with the same functionality?

Thanks

 

[Night Spring]

Try TeamViewer. It's free for personal use.

 

[GreyMattR]

NoMachine.com

I've not used for iPad, but for other clients its head-and-shoulders above other remote access solutions.

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

I've used PocketCloud, and it works very well. I haven't used it in a while, but I was amazed at how easy it was to use.

I just checked it out in the App Store, and apparently they have changed their licensing model since I used it last. They offer an in-app purchase for 'premium'. Interesting. I think I had the 'Premium' app originally. I'll have to play with it some and see if it still is. Somehow I doubt it, but it worked great when I was using it.

It's by Wyse Technology of whom I neither work for or benefit from in any way.

It looks like Microsoft Remote Desktop is available for iPad. I'll have to check that out...

Cheers...

 

[TheWheelMan]

Give Splashtop Streamer a look while you're at it. I don't know how it stacks up against other apps, but in general it's really good.

 

[Trius]

I second Splashtop. I've tried a handful of different ones (RDP, PocketCloud, TeamViewer etc..) and Splashtop has worked the best for me so far. Only downside is you have to pay a subscription fee if you aren't on the same network as the PC. I've never heard of NoMachine mentioned earlier. Giving it a shot now..