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How to - Use the Control Other Computer Mode

Last Update: June 19th, 2023
Article ID: 2006073

What is the 'Control Other Computer' Mode?

We've talked before about the different Transfer Modes available for use between computers using Easy Computer Sync, but, did you know the software is capable of remotely controlling another computer?

With the ability to reach speeds up to 10gbps, our TBT-TRAN Easy Transfer Cable is the perfect fit for the Control Other Computer mode, which allows us to remotely control one computer from another.

This is a valuable tool to have in your belt whether you're maintaining computers at the office, home, or really anywhere because of the direct Thunderbolt-to-Thunderbolt connection!

The TBT-TRAN is Compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11, and systems must have at least one free Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, or USB4 port to plug the cable into. See the quick steps below to get started:

The Control Other Computer mode can be used with our USB-EASY-TRAN (USB 2.0), and USB3-TRAN (USB 3.0) Transfer Cables. But, functionality and speed will be limited to the respective speeds of USB 2.0 and 3.0

 
  1. Using the computer you want connect from, click the Control Other Computer button on the main menu after you've made the connection to start the mode.    

    Image of Easy Computer Sync software mode selection. The button for the Control Other Computer mode is highlighted with a box    
     
  2. Now, we'll see a remote image of the connected host computer's desktop. The icons here are just as they are on the host system, which can make software a breeze. This can be particularly useful for systems that are kept offline to restrict access, like this one we're using for this example. (Please note, the background is meant to be blank for minimal resource usage.)    

    An image of the Control Other Computer mode in Easy Computer Sync software showing the desktop of the remote host   
     
  3. We can navigate folders and access files just as we would on the machine itself. This network disconnected system is now a great local resource for shared files and tools!   

    An image of the Control Other Computer mode in Easy Computer Sync software showing the documents folder of the remote host   
     
  4. We can open files using programs installed on the host computer. Here, we have a Word Processing document open    

    An image of the Control Other Computer mode in Easy Computer Sync software. A file is open using a word processing program   
     
  5. Once you've finished, it's easy to close the Remote Connection! Click File > Exit to finish, or Back To Tools, if you have other tasks to do   

    An image of the Control Other Computer mode in Easy Computer Sync software and how it can be exited when finished  

There we have it. This is another great tool included with Easy Computer Sync software that can make the task of setting up a remote connection easy!

Next Steps:

With our Transfer Cables and Easy Computer Sync software you can:

  • Use the Sync Files mode. This mode is designed to sync two folders up between computers, making them have the same files and items. Click the following link for more information: How to - Use the Sync Files mode      
  • Use the Transfer Data to New Computer transfer mode. This mode is designed for one way transfer between computers. Click following link for more information: How to - Use the Transfer Data to New Computer mode      
  • Use the Drag & Drop mode. This mode gives you manual access to individual files and folders. Click the following link for more information: How to - Use the Drag & Drop mode   
 

We hope this was helpful! Feel free to reach out to us directly at: support@plugable.com with any questions or concerns!