For Linux users, Remmina is a popular choice for managing remote desktop connections. Begin by installing Remmina and its RDP plugin. Open a terminal and run the following commands:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install remmina remmina-plugin-rdp
Once Remmina is installed,
- launch the application from your desktop environment's application menu. In Remmina, click on the + icon to create a new connection profile.
- Choose RDP - Remote Desktop Protocol as the protocol type.
- Enter the computer name or IP address of the remote Windows PC in the Server field.
- Fill in the username and password for the remote PC's user account under User name and Password, respectively. Optionally, you can configure additional settings such as resolution and color depth to optimize your remote desktop experience.
- After configuring the connection settings, click Save to store the profile. Double-click on the newly created profile to establish the remote desktop session.
Remmina provides a user-friendly interface with features like clipboard synchronization, sound forwarding, and SSH tunneling options, making it a versatile tool for remote desktop access on Linux.