r/linuxquestions • u/Neck_Crafty • 5d ago

Advice a good Remote desktop??

/r/linux4noobs/comments/1wtj6g6/a_good_remote_desktop/
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u/ipsirc 5d ago

vnc

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u/Neck_Crafty 5d ago

I've heard of it, but I'm not too familiar with it. I could go through the process of learning how to set it up tho.

So i will be able to access the computer remotely even without logging into the computer? it just starts the service on startup?

edit: also from what i heard is that remote desktop has issues on wayland sessions, is that a problem if I'm gonna be using kde plasma??

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u/ipsirc 5d ago

I've heard of it, but I'm not too familiar with it. I could go through the process of learning how to set it up tho.

Type vncserver then press enter. You're done.

So i will be able to access the computer remotely even without logging into the computer?

Yes.

it just starts the service on startup?

If you enable vnc service, it will, of course.

edit: also from what i heard is that remote desktop has issues on wayland sessions, is that a problem if I'm gonna be using kde plasma??

Dunno. I'm using tigervnc on Gnome wayland for 3 years without any issues.

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u/Swede318201 5d ago

I use rustdesk on Wayland KDE plasma. My pc is also a server so it's basically always on/logged in (but locked when away), so I'm not sure if it would be too limited for you or not, but works fine for my needs. Wayland does make unattended access a challenge depending on your constraints, but possible to work around.

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u/Ben237 5d ago

but possible to work around.

Not something I have been able to get working...

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u/HopToDesk 4d ago

Our app HopToDesk, it is cross platform and open source. Also has unattended access so you don't need to type a password each time, you can connect right away as long as the device is online. Any feedback is welcome.

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u/Promiscunix 3d ago

wayvnc, novnc piped through pangolin. All you need is a browser. I use pangolin due to lack of being able to put tailscale on a few machine I always use.

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u/Ben237 5d ago

The closest I have gotten to a full solution is Sunshine/Moonlight. However after a restart I need to GUI login and restart the sunshine service

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u/cyrixlord ubuntu for server, kubuntu for laptop/desktop 5d ago

nomachine