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generic:rdp_mac [2025/09/18 11:10] jansengeneric:rdp_mac [2025/09/18 11:16] (current) jansen
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   * [[https://coretunnel.app|Core Tunnel]]   * [[https://coretunnel.app|Core Tunnel]]
 ===== Microsoft Windows app (previously known as Microsoft Remote Desktop client)  ===== ===== Microsoft Windows app (previously known as Microsoft Remote Desktop client)  =====
-Microsoft has a rdp client for Mac, available for free through the [[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-remote-desktop/id1295203466?mt=12|App store]]. Download and install it, and then start it up. It will look like this (after you click the PC + ):+Microsoft has a rdp client for Mac, available for free through the [[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/windows-app/id1295203466?mt=12|App store]]. Download and install it, and then start it up. It will look like this (after you click the PC + ):
 {{ :generic:macrdp2.png?direct&400 |}} {{ :generic:macrdp2.png?direct&400 |}}
 After you clicked the "+" you can add a new connection. This screen will pop up: After you clicked the "+" you can add a new connection. This screen will pop up:
 {{ :generic:macrdp1.png?direct&200 |}} {{ :generic:macrdp1.png?direct&200 |}}
-Give the connection a name that makes sense to you to remember. As pc name, fill in ''localhost''. This will make the app connect to the local rdp port, which is forwarded through the tunnel to the remote machine.+Give the connection a name that makes sense to you to remember. As pc name, fill in ''localhost'' if you are using the 'tunnel' setup. This will make the app connect to the local rdp port, which is forwarded through the tunnel to the remote machine.
 You can also fill in the username if you want (or do that on the login screen). Make sure however, to add the domain, so in this case: ''STERREWACHT\username'' or ''PHYSICS\username''. You can also fill in the username if you want (or do that on the login screen). Make sure however, to add the domain, so in this case: ''STERREWACHT\username'' or ''PHYSICS\username''.
 Close this window when done (use the Add button).  Close this window when done (use the Add button). 
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