{"id":79334,"date":"2020-04-26T07:42:40","date_gmt":"2020-04-26T05:42:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prohoster.info\/blog\/administrirovanie\/rabota-na-udalenke-kak-nastroit-kruglosutochnyj-dostup-k-ofisnomu-kompyuteru-i-ego-fajlam"},"modified":"2020-04-26T07:42:40","modified_gmt":"2020-04-26T05:42:40","slug":"rabota-na-udalenke-kak-nastroit-kruglosutochnyj-dostup-k-ofisnomu-kompyuteru-i-ego-fajlam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prohoster.info\/en\/blog\/administrirovanie\/rabota-na-udalenke-kak-nastroit-kruglosutochnyj-dostup-k-ofisnomu-kompyuteru-i-ego-fajlam","title":{"rendered":"Working remotely: how to set up round-the-clock access to your office computer and its files","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nPreviously, remote work was merely a trend, but it has now become a necessity. Many, due to enforced self-isolation, faced challenges accessing files and applications stored on their office computers. In this article, I will discuss our solution\u2014Parallels Access\u2014which allows users to connect to their PC from virtually any device, regardless of its location.<\/a><\/noindex><\/p>\n

The need to work remotely, driven by the pandemic, forced millions around the world to adopt new technologies and applications that were previously ignored for various reasons. Skype and Zoom have become the primary tools for meetings, there has been increased demand for time tracking systems, and services for online identity verification. However, many have faced difficulties connecting to their office computers from home.<\/p>\n

A standard and well-known solution for remote computer control in Russia\u2014TeamViewer\u2014recently significantly limited free sessions in terms of time. Its founders decided to tighten the screws on personal use to boost commercial turnover. Paying $25 a month for the ability to connect to a remote desktop isn't feasible for everyone, especially under current conditions. <\/p>\n

Therefore, I want to discuss an alternative\u2014our product, Parallels Access. To be honest, in terms of functionality and managing computer software from a mobile device, I find it more convenient than TeamViewer. But let's take it one step at a time.<\/p>\n

Parallels Access: What is it and how does it work?<\/h3>\n

\nInitially, the Parallels Access application was called Parallels Mobile. It was developed as an addition to the virtualization software Parallels Desktop. However, over time it evolved into a standalone remote access tool and now allows management of the computer from both mobile devices (smartphones or tablets) and any desktop PC. <\/p>\n

No actions are required with routers, firewalls, or port numbers to get it running. You simply install two components \u2014 an app on your mobile device and a client on your computer \u2014 enter a username and password, and everything starts working. When a user connects through Parallels Access, everything that was allowed on their office PC becomes available in the remote session. <\/p>\n

To achieve maximum compatibility for the web browser, we decided to use the HTML5 mechanism without video transcoding. Essentially, the user receives a series of highly compressed images. This has its downsides: playing games or working with applications where response speed is crucial is not possible. However, interacting with all other office programs that employees use most frequently is very easy, even on a slow 3G connection. <\/p>\n

For example, many of our colleagues moved to their summer houses during the quarantine. They only have mobile internet available, which is, to put it mildly, quite slow outside the city. But since the web console requires little traffic, it's comfortable to work even on a narrow channel. Our admins, who have server racks left in the office, manage the development infrastructure using Parallels Access \u2014 connecting to office computers and managing their software from there. Developers more often use the app to retrieve files that are stored in our cloud infrastructure on the local network.<\/p>\n

Like other remote control solutions, such as TeamViewer, Parallels Access can display the desktop of the remote device. For access from a PC, we created a standard interface where the image from the computer is transmitted directly to the image in the browser. For mobile devices, we devised many tricks and modifications to make it convenient for users to work and manage applications on remote computers using a touchscreen.<\/p>\n

Firstly, there's a video stream. Technologically, this happens as follows: the agent that the user installs on their computer captures what is happening on the screen, encodes it in MPEG-4, and transmits it to a device where the data is unpacked. We licensed the CoreAVC codec, which is considered one of the best for video in H.264, along with the corresponding encoders and decoders, allowing us to achieve a framerate of about 30 frames per second. This is a comfortable refresh rate, suitable for working with any applications, including graphic editors. <\/p>\n

Once, we shot an advertisement with a plot where an architect went on vacation, relaxing in a bath, when a client called him to urgently request a small change in the plan \u2014 to place a statue of Caesar in the middle of the courtyard of his palace. The architect immediately opens our application on the phone, finds his project, drags the object to the new location, and a minute later continues to enjoy his vacation.<\/p>\n

Secondly, we focused on creating a mobile experience as much as possible. I believe we did this better than the developers of TeamViewer. PCs have their own operating paradigm, and computer application interfaces are designed for mouse control. It's not difficult to target a small button with a cursor, but when a person works on a tablet or smartphone, they typically use their finger. Tapping tiny interface elements that are the size of subatomic particles is extremely inconvenient. Therefore, to avoid user frustration, we do not transmit a one-to-one image to mobile devices. <\/p>\n

When connecting through Parallels Access, the screen resolution on the remote computer is reduced, and consequently, all objects are enlarged. Additionally, we have a special mechanism \u2014 SmartTap \u2014 which allows users to easily tap even on small buttons. When a person taps the screen, the content around the point of contact is recognized, and the software determines where exactly you intended to click. <\/p>\n

Gesture control<\/h3>\n

\nWe have worked hard to make the 'native' gestures of iOS and Android function with desktop applications. Specifically, this includes scrolling content up and down, the ability to use 'pinch to zoom' to enlarge the content of an application on a remote computer, or swiping across the screen to select text. Plus, there are these menus that appear for copying, pasting, and other editing tasks. <\/p>\n

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\nWhen a user works on a regular computer, such as with Word, they cannot zoom in on the screen content with their fingers. Thus, creating a control mechanism was technologically quite challenging, and most other remote access programs do not implement such a solution.<\/p>\n

However, we wanted everything to feel as native as possible. We converted each gesture into a mouse control mechanism, trying to utilize everything designed for mobile devices. We also added some advanced gestures and a special magnifier, which allows for more precise remote clicking on small objects. When launching the application for the first time, users can view a short tutorial that clearly explains all the control features.<\/p>\n

Applications on the main screen<\/h3>\n

\nAnother significant difference with Parallels Access is its unique interface for launching remote applications on mobile devices. When connecting to a computer, instead of seeing the desktop, a list of all installed applications is displayed. When the user selects one, it opens in full screen. All sounds coming from the remote PC\u2014streaming in iTunes, notification alerts\u2014are played through the speakers of the mobile device. <\/p>\n

If you prefer desktop mirroring, like other remote access solutions offer, you can go into settings and change the mode. Regarding payment, we provide a 7-day full functionality period, after which you get 5 minutes of free usage per day. For most cases, where someone needs to check a status or copy a file, this is usually sufficient. I see many people using Parallels Access this way, and it meets their needs. Moreover, an annual subscription for the app (when purchased from our official site) costs no more than two cups of latte at a caf\u00e9 \u2014 649 rubles.<\/p>\n

About Security<\/h3>\n

\nAnd lastly, a few words about the security of user data. We have several layers of protection. The first is two-factor authentication, which requires user confirmation when adding devices. The second is 256-bit AES encryption (technical translation: very secure). Neither our company nor anyone else can see the data being transmitted. The third is that in almost all cases, we strive to establish a direct connection between devices. <\/p>\n

Within the Parallels Access infrastructure, there is a broker system that allows us to detect computers and mobile devices or other PCs that are far apart. Various firewalls and routers complicate the establishment of a connection between them. We locate these and then set up a direct connection between the devices, ensuring it doesn't go through server<\/a> our company. In other words, Parallels doesn't even attempt to view any information \u2014 it is transmitted without any additional intermediary.
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