[low.pfile]

What's the smoothest running, easiest to set up iPhone app to provide connection to my iMac's desktop? This will allow access to the entire iMac system, not just iTunes.

I already use Screen Sharing on my MacBook Pro to control everything running on the iMac (which works perfectly for me), but thought I'd check out an iPhone app just for fun.  And of course I use the Remote app to control iTunes on the iMac.

[ iPhone 3GS/iOS4.1 and iMac11.3 /OS10.6 ]

Edited the title and text to replace the incorrect "VPN" term (thanks to Skunark)..I actually meant "VNC"

[jparkhur]

look under the network utilities, i think i used vpn net, or some type of program that allowed me to share screen and run what ever, but you could also use it to dive in to other roots stuff.  search vpn, or easy connect...... jp  Sorry not at home right now

[skunark]

I think you mean Remote Desktop?    I use iSSH.

[low.pfile]

Thanks skunark, I knew someone would straighten me out with the right terminology. I am looking for Remote Desktop app (not VPN --which I was just using for work). And now I will likely find more that I will search using the correct terms (Remote Desktop, RDP, VNC)!
thx, ed

[MaxCast]

Please let us know what you come up with.
thanks,
Rich

[jparkhur]

He is right.  RDC or RDC lite. Work great

[tabrink]

I have been using Logmein with my pad!
Good stuff! 

[gary]

I use LogMeIn, it's pretty fantastic. Even circumvents the corporate network and lets me control my workstation from the phone. With the iPhone on just 3G controlling a 1900x1200 monitor is very doable.

gary

[Crimson]

I use iTeleport. No issues, works great.

[MaxCast]

How/will any of these work with iphone to a PC (win7)?

Is lag time an issue?  Meaning what is the time difference between doing something at the computer vs doing the same thing from a remote computer?  Just looking for a rough estimate.

[Chromisdesigns]

Another vote here for iSSH -- especially for the great support he gives, the developer is constantly in the support forum, corresponding with users, requests often show up in the next release.  Frequent updates, too.

Running on my iPad, talking to the dual-boot Linux on my PC over wireless, it's just as fast as at the console.

[brj]

Hello, everyone.

Any new or revised opinions in the last 4 years on the best remote desktop solution for controlling a headless Mac from an iPhone/iPad?  In my case, I'm looking for iOS 8.x solution to control a Mavericks and/or Yosemite Mac Mini audio server desktop, purely from within my home.

At the moment, the Mac Mini is hardwired with GigE and the wireless devices are communicating via 802.11n, but even at less than 802.11ac speeds, I hope I won't have much lag with any solution, though that is one concern.

Thanks!

[jarcher]

I use the free VNC app on my ipad / iphone.