Remote access — the ability to control a computer from a different location over the network — might not be something you need to use every day. However, it does come in handy in certain situations.

Do you need access to your computer from afar? We have good news for you: Today’s remote desktop solutions are much easier to implement than the remote tools of the past — and a lot more reliable.

Want to sign into a computer from another desktop or a mobile device? Here's how to use Google's Chrome Remote Desktop to make the connection. Once upon a time, in a world not so far away, accessing a ...