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RustDesk: The Fast Open-Source Remote Access and Support Software

42 points by thunderbong 1y ago

theturtletalks 1y ago
I’ve been using RustDesk for years, always thinking a server was required. But I recently discovered that’s not the case. If you install Tailscale on both the client and the remote machine, you can skip the server entirely. Once both devices are connected through the Tailscale VPN, you can simply use the assigned IP address in the Remote ID field.
- ahofmann 1y ago
  That is a very useful information, thank you! My employer currently pays a lot of money for TeamViewer licenses, just to connect to some internal machines.
- jsisto 1y ago
  If you use Tailscale why wouldn’t you just RDP?
ahofmann 1y ago
I always wondered how trustworthy rustdesk is. Isn't software like this the perfect attack vector for three letter agencies like free VPNs?
- abound 1y ago
  Is the argument that entire categories of software should not be used because they could be backdoored? That'd seemingly rule out messenging apps, as well as the examples you mentioned (VPNs, remote viewing tools) I think a more reasonable approach is to understand your threat model and act accordingly. If you need to remotely access a PC and are concerned about TLAs, maybe audit the source code directly. Or like another commenter noted, do direct IP connection between two devices on a Tailscale network.
- rcxdude 1y ago
  I would also like to know. They give some sketch vibes, unfortunately (even compared to some alternatives), because otherwise the offering looks pretty good!
- ahofmann 1y ago
  So, I searched a bit and this github issue just give bad vibes: https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/discussions/6444 https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/discussions/6444 This is also discussed on hn: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39256493 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39256493
sciencesama 1y ago
Cant use in on wayland !! Everysingle time need to approve it on the machine !! Temoves the purpose of remote !! Got a nano kvm and i am happy !
- xupybd 1y ago
  Yeah, I have a x11 config for Rustdesk. I figure they will get Wayland support at some point. Teamviewer pissed me off when they stuffed up my payment, reversed the charges without telling me, then sent me a letter saying they were taking me to court. I found rust desk after that and have sworn never to pay Teamviewer a cent.
- CapstanRoller 1y ago
  Reconsider using that NanoKVM... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plJGZQ35Q6I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plJGZQ35Q6I
synergy20 1y ago
tailscale + chrome's remote desktop for me.

42 points by thunderbong 1y ago

I’ve been using RustDesk for years, always thinking a server was required. But I recently discovered that’s not the case. If you install Tailscale on both the client and the remote machine, you can skip the server entirely. Once both devices are connected through the Tailscale VPN, you can simply use the assigned IP address in the Remote ID field.

ahofmann 1y ago
That is a very useful information, thank you! My employer currently pays a lot of money for TeamViewer licenses, just to connect to some internal machines.
jsisto 1y ago
If you use Tailscale why wouldn’t you just RDP?

ahofmann 1y ago

I always wondered how trustworthy rustdesk is. Isn't software like this the perfect attack vector for three letter agencies like free VPNs?

abound 1y ago
Is the argument that entire categories of software should not be used because they could be backdoored? That'd seemingly rule out messenging apps, as well as the examples you mentioned (VPNs, remote viewing tools) I think a more reasonable approach is to understand your threat model and act accordingly. If you need to remotely access a PC and are concerned about TLAs, maybe audit the source code directly. Or like another commenter noted, do direct IP connection between two devices on a Tailscale network.
rcxdude 1y ago
I would also like to know. They give some sketch vibes, unfortunately (even compared to some alternatives), because otherwise the offering looks pretty good!
ahofmann 1y ago
So, I searched a bit and this github issue just give bad vibes: https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/discussions/6444 https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/discussions/6444 This is also discussed on hn: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39256493 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39256493

sciencesama 1y ago

Cant use in on wayland !! Everysingle time need to approve it on the machine !! Temoves the purpose of remote !! Got a nano kvm and i am happy !

xupybd 1y ago
Yeah, I have a x11 config for Rustdesk. I figure they will get Wayland support at some point. Teamviewer pissed me off when they stuffed up my payment, reversed the charges without telling me, then sent me a letter saying they were taking me to court. I found rust desk after that and have sworn never to pay Teamviewer a cent.
CapstanRoller 1y ago
Reconsider using that NanoKVM... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plJGZQ35Q6I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plJGZQ35Q6I

synergy20 1y ago

tailscale + chrome's remote desktop for me.