Apple Remote Desktop

Apple Remote Desktop

By Apple

  • Category: Utilities
  • Release Date: 2010-12-24
  • Current Version: 3.9.7
  • Adult Rating: 4+
  • File Size: 12.67 MB
  • Developer: Apple
  • Compatibility: Requires iOS 13.6 or later.
$79.99 On itunes

Description

Apple Remote Desktop is the best way to manage the Mac computers on your network. Distribute software, provide real-time online help to end-users, create detailed software and hardware reports, and automate routine management tasks — all from your own Mac. Software Distribution -Easily copy and install software on remote Mac systems. -Encrypt network data when copying packages and files. -Configure a Task Server to assist with package installations on offline computers. Remote Assistance -Observe and control your Mac computers. -Transfer files between Mac computers using Drag and Drop. -Copy and paste information between any two computers. -Prevent end-users from viewing the screen while you control their systems with Curtain Mode. -Control Virtual Network Computing (VNC)–enabled computers including Windows, Linux and UNIX systems. Remote Administration -Perform over a dozen commands securely on remote Mac systems. -Remotely lock screens, sleep, wake, restart and shutdown of Mac systems. -Execute UNIX shell scripts or commands on your client systems. Asset Management and Reporting -Perform lightning-fast searches with Remote Spotlight search. -Gather reports on more than 200 Mac hardware attributes. -See reports on user logins and application use. -Use a Task Server to assemble inventory reports, even from mobile systems not connected to the network. Automation -Automate routine management tasks using Automator in macOS. -Get started immediately with over 40 actions. -Chain actions together to create powerful system administration workflows. -Combine actions with other application actions to create end-to-end solutions. -Save workflows as plug-ins to provide simple, customised interfaces to Apple Remote Desktop features.

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Reviews

  • Still works great on my imac and mac studio

    5
    By Thisguydone
    Not sure what all the negative reviews are about but it can't be this product because it works flawlessly. I have on older intel imac and an M1 studio and everything works as expected and it was super easy to set up. My imac is the server and the M1 is the client and its practically like having the studio right in front of me. We are all on the same local network, the M1 is being used headless at this point with just Apple Remote Desktop. Very nice

  • Probably the worst Apple product

    1
    By Greg - System admin
    Dont even bother, you pay for the app - then can not connect unless you have the newest mac on the other side. And no documentation on how to get an older mac to work, or if its even possible.

  • Have used this for over 20 years

    5
    By chrisndeca
    Is it perfect? No, it never has been. But you can get a lot done if you know how to control a machine via shell scripts!

  • Perfect for running two headless Mac Minis in my home

    5
    By [steve k]
    I've been using ARD for years to administer my headless Plex server on one Late 2012 Mac mini, and my high res music players on another Late 2012 mini. Today after upgrading to Sonoma I noticed that everything seemed faster and more responsive. I happened to look at my app updates here in the Mac App Store and sure enough, it looks like ARD was updated. Nice!

  • No Improvements

    3
    By pfisher12
    Two years ago, I provided a review and offered some feedback. Two years later, nothing has changed with ARD. Obviously, Apple has released newer versions of macOS but nothing significantly has changed with ARD. I think, sometimes, it is getting worse than better.

  • ARD is amazing

    5
    By bobakedw
    Been using it for years and now with the new buttons with macOS 14, its even better!!

  • Stopped Working

    1
    By Skryer
    App stopped working, just crashes / locks up at launch. Apple refused refund and how this is still an $80 product is anyones guess.

  • does not at all work.

    1
    By Find something else.
    ive spent about two hours on getting this to work between two macs, both up to data, both ventura os. nothing. network is fine, and ive changed every setting i could find even remotely associated with remote access - all to no avail. if i could rate this with zero stars i would. complete waste of time and money.

  • Fast

    5
    By skosari
    ARD is faster than VNC. I tried Splashtop also but that requires h264 decoding on the client which runs my fan alot. This doesnt use any power and its faster and you can leave it on for long periods of time whitout any hiccups. Its the Microsoft RDP of Mac OS and you have to pay for it :/

  • Doesn't do the one thing

    1
    By bikeish
    Connect to a Mac locally on your network? Sure! Connect to a Mac remotely? No!

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