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Except Microsoft does, it's called QuickAssist and it's installed by default. Calling it up is as easy as pressing Win+Ctrl+Q. (Or the normal way in the app lis

Except Microsoft does, it's called QuickAssist and it's installed by default. Calling it up is as easy as pressing Win+Ctrl+Q. (Or the normal way in the app list, obviously.) At this point, using TeamViewer is just inertia.

lotsofpulp 4y ago
That is news to me! I’ve been using chrome Remote Desktop for the longest time. Maybe I can drop it now.
- efreak 4y ago
  If you're using it personally to connect to your own machines, try looking up the remote desktop assistant. I use this in combination with the VPN built into my router. I really wish there was a way to set up an RDP gateway without Microsoft server or other complicated setups. There's an open source project rdpgw[0] that provides an RDP gateway, however it requires the use of docker, a web server, and other software. It's not suitable for small use cases like mine (once a month or so, I need to start wsl while away from home, or restart BubbleUPnP service). VPNs and docker add quite a bit of overhead to a system that's already running close to capacity.
sireat 4y ago
Sadly QuickAssist seems to be moving backwards.. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-admins-frustrated-by-quick-assist-moving-to-microsoft-store/ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-admi... The big advantage TeamViewer and AnyDesk offers is the ease of installation for non-technical users.
- bzxcvbn 4y ago
  If someone is able to download an exe and install a program, they're able to click on a link to the store and install the program... Besides, that article is outdated. As far as I can tell, every complaint has been fixed.
  - sireat 4y ago
    Everone knows how to use a browser to some extent. Windows Store adds one extra step(either a complicated link or search in store) Yes it is a trivial step for most users but those needing the help most will struggle. https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/quick-assist https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/quick-assist is not exactly shining with positive reviews. That said I will evaluate QuickAssist and see if it actually meets my needs.
    - paranoidrobot 4y ago
      That link gives me a wonderfully helpful "Invalid product ID" message. Not even styled, it's just a HTTP 400 page with some cookies and that message. No HTML. Yay Microsoft...
      - sireat 4y ago
        Indeed! The actual link is https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/quick-assist/9P7BP5VNWKX5 https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/quick-assist/9P7BP5V... That is about as easy for grandma as 0118 999 881 99 9119 7253 phone number..
paranoidrobot 4y ago
> TeamViewer is just inertia Or because: - you don't know it exists - you don't know what version of Windows someone is on, and figuring that out is painful - they can't figure out the Microsoft Store to install it (since apparently it's moved to the Store now) - or because you don't have a Windows machine to connect from.

lotsofpulp 4y ago

That is news to me! I’ve been using chrome Remote Desktop for the longest time. Maybe I can drop it now.

efreak 4y ago
If you're using it personally to connect to your own machines, try looking up the remote desktop assistant. I use this in combination with the VPN built into my router. I really wish there was a way to set up an RDP gateway without Microsoft server or other complicated setups. There's an open source project rdpgw[0] that provides an RDP gateway, however it requires the use of docker, a web server, and other software. It's not suitable for small use cases like mine (once a month or so, I need to start wsl while away from home, or restart BubbleUPnP service). VPNs and docker add quite a bit of overhead to a system that's already running close to capacity.

sireat 4y ago

Sadly QuickAssist seems to be moving backwards.. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-admins-frustrated-by-quick-assist-moving-to-microsoft-store/ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-admi... The big advantage TeamViewer and AnyDesk offers is the ease of installation for non-technical users.

bzxcvbn 4y ago
If someone is able to download an exe and install a program, they're able to click on a link to the store and install the program... Besides, that article is outdated. As far as I can tell, every complaint has been fixed.
- sireat 4y ago
  Everone knows how to use a browser to some extent. Windows Store adds one extra step(either a complicated link or search in store) Yes it is a trivial step for most users but those needing the help most will struggle. https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/quick-assist https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/quick-assist is not exactly shining with positive reviews. That said I will evaluate QuickAssist and see if it actually meets my needs.
  - paranoidrobot 4y ago
    That link gives me a wonderfully helpful "Invalid product ID" message. Not even styled, it's just a HTTP 400 page with some cookies and that message. No HTML. Yay Microsoft...
    - sireat 4y ago
      Indeed! The actual link is https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/quick-assist/9P7BP5VNWKX5 https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/quick-assist/9P7BP5V... That is about as easy for grandma as 0118 999 881 99 9119 7253 phone number..

paranoidrobot 4y ago

> TeamViewer is just inertia Or because: - you don't know it exists - you don't know what version of Windows someone is on, and figuring that out is painful - they can't figure out the Microsoft Store to install it (since apparently it's moved to the Store now) - or because you don't have a Windows machine to connect from.