### TeamViewer
**1. Install TeamViewer:**
- **On the Host Computer (the one you want to control):**
- Download TeamViewer from the [official website](https://www.teamviewer.com/).
- Install it by following the prompts.
Launch TeamViewer and jot down the **ID** and **password** that pop up on the screen.
On the Client Computer (the one you are using to connect):
Install the TeamViewer application similarly.
Open the application.
**2. Connect to the Host Computer:**
- Fill in the **ID** number from the host computer into the "Partner ID" field of the TeamViewer application on the client computer.
- Click on **Connect.**
- Upon request, enter the **password** for the host computer.
- Now you should be in control of the host computer.
**3. File Transfer (optional):**
TeamViewer does file transfers, too. To do this, select the "File Transfer" option in the connection menu.
### RDP
**1. Activating RDP on the Host Computer:**
- **Windows:**
- Right-click on **This PC** or **My Computer** and select **Properties**.
- Click on **Remote settings** on the left panel.
In the **Remote Desktop** section, select the Allow remote connections to this computer check box.
If you want to connect to this computer from older versions of Windows, select the Allow connections only from computers running Remote Desktop with Network Level Authentication check box is not selected.
**Mac:**
- Install Microsoft Remote Desktop from the App Store and then follow similar steps to set it up.
**2. Find the IP Address of the Host Computer:**
- You can do this by running in command prompt `ipconfig` and noting the **IPv4 Address.**
**3. Connect to the Host Computer:**
- **On the Client Computer:**
- Open the Remote Desktop Connection application by typing `mstsc` in the Run dialog.
- Type the IP address of the host computer and click **Connect**.
- Provide username and password, if prompted.
**4. Security Considerations:**
- Let both computers be on a trusted network.
Consider using a VPN for added security, especially when connecting over the internet.
### Further Hints:
- **Use of the Internet**: A stable internet connection is rather important to run both methods for remote access in the most efficient manner.
- **Firewall Settings:** You have to permit the firewall on both computers to allow connections using TeamViewer or RDP.
- **User Permissions:** Make sure the user who you are connecting to has permission to connect to the host computer.
Just let me know if you have any specific questions or hit an issues setting either up!
