Microsoft this week updated its Remote Desktop client for macOS, which allows users to access their computer through another device remotely. The latest update brought native support for the M1 chip, as well as some new features.
Oct 04, 2018 Updated yesterday to version 1809, Remote Desktop Connection from another Windows 10 version 1809 not working. It looks like connected, but the whole screen is blank and the mouse cursor become hourglass then about 1 minute later, lost connection. Then trying to re-establish the connection, but the.
With native support for the Apple Silicon platform and the M1 chip, the app runs with better performance and more energy efficiency, which means that it should consume less battery power when running on a MacBook.
In addition, version 10.6 of Microsoft Remote Desktop for macOS also adds support for client-side IME when using Unicode keyboard mode, integrated Kerberos support in the CredSSP, and improved compatibility with macOS Big Sur. You can check out all the changes in the release notes below:
In this release we’ve made some significant updates to the shared underlying code that powers the Remote Desktop experience across all our clients. We’ve also added some new features and addressed bugs and crashes that were showing up in error reporting.
• Added native support for Apple Silicon.
• Added client-side IME support when using Unicode keyboard mode.
• Integrated Kerberos support in the CredSSP security protocol sequence.
• Addressed macOS 11 compatibility issues.
• Made updates to improve interoperability with current and upcoming features in the Windows Virtual Desktop service.
• Made fixes to address mispaints when decoding AVC data generated by a server-side hardware encoder.
• Addressed an issue where windows from remoted Office apps were not visible despite being present in the app switcher.
• Added client-side IME support when using Unicode keyboard mode.
• Integrated Kerberos support in the CredSSP security protocol sequence.
• Addressed macOS 11 compatibility issues.
• Made updates to improve interoperability with current and upcoming features in the Windows Virtual Desktop service.
• Made fixes to address mispaints when decoding AVC data generated by a server-side hardware encoder.
• Addressed an issue where windows from remoted Office apps were not visible despite being present in the app switcher.
Users can download Microsoft Remote Desktop for free on the Mac App Store. There’s also an iOS version available that works with iPhone and iPad.
The Microsoft Remote Desktop Client on Apple Mac looks very different to the Windows version and has the configuration items in different places. Prerequisites: You must first update your Apple Mac. From the 'Microsoft Remote Desktop' drop-down menu, select 'Preferences'. Click on the 'Gateway' tab and on the bottom left click the plus (+) sign to create a new gateway. Then input the settings as seen below, ensure you leave the User account setting as is. When finished, click the red 'X' located on the top left to close the window and exit. Download the Microsoft Remote Desktop client from the Mac App Store. Set up your PC to accept remote connections. (If you skip this step, you can't connect to your PC.) Add a Remote Desktop connection or a remote resource. The Microsoft Remote Desktop application opens. Click the Not now link to continue. The application requests access to your computer’s camera and microphone. Click the Continue button. A dialog box opens asking you to grant access to the microphone. Microsoft Remote Desktop Configure - Mac Author: Stephanie Hijazi Created Date.
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-->Applies to: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2
You can control a remote PC by using a Microsoft Remote Desktop client. The client can run on almost any device, including on your mobile smartphone. The client gives you the same powers you would have if you could reach the PC's keyboard. Through the client, you can:
- Operate the apps that are installed on the PC.
- Access the files and network resources of the PC.
- Leave the apps open when you end the client.
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Before you start, see the supported configuration article. The article discusses the PC configurations that the Remote Desktop clients can connect to. Also see the client FAQ article.
The following client apps are available:
Client | Get the app | Documentation | Latest version |
---|---|---|---|
Windows Desktop | Windows Desktop client | Get started, What's new | 1.2.1844 |
Microsoft Store | Windows 10 client in the Microsoft Store | Get started, What's new | 1.2.1810 |
Android | Android client in Google Play | Get started, What's new | 10.0.10 |
iOS | iOS client in the App Store | Get started, What's new | 10.2.5 |
macOS | macOS client in the App Store | Get started, What's new | 10.6.1 |
Configuring the remote PC
Microsoft Remote Desktop Mac Configure Gateway
To configure your remote PC before accessing it remotely, see Allow access to your PC.
Remote Desktop client URI scheme
Microsoft Remote Desktop Mac Configuration Download
You can integrate features of Remote Desktop clients across platforms by enabling a Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) scheme. Learn about the supported URI attributes that you can use with the iOS, Mac, and Android clients.