PC Commander

Controlling another computer from a distance is not such a big secret anymore, especially with the variety of programs in this regard. This can even be done through web browsers, and if you need to perform such tasks, specialized applications like PC Commander are a suitable choice.

After setup is finished, you’re free to run the application to see what it’s all about. The program’s control panel shows up, with the possibility to see if the service required for remote control is active, as well as a link to the actual options you can manage.

You’re free to go forward to settings to look over some general items. These let you set a password, which is required to be able to access computer components from a distance, whether or not to start the client with Windows, what port to use, as well as what IP address to bind the client to.

However, PC Commander can only be used from a distance if you enabled the client PC to be handled remotely. In case this is done, accessing it is as easy as writing down the IP address and port in any browser, with a neat panel showing up.

A side navigation pane lets you switch to system view, processes, services, users, drives, and event logs. All areas show lists of corresponding items, along with details like size, type, name, memory, time, user, and more.

Processes and services can be arranged according to tab headers. The total number is shown, and you can press the refresh button to see if any changes occur, because these are not shown in real time. What’s more, processes and services can be stopped, or restarted, just like from the control panel.

It’s also possible to browse through the content of disk drives, as well as USB flash drives connected to the target PC. Although files and folders can’t be altered, you are able to view corresponding processes, and even access file types like text, images, and other formats supported by your browser.

All things considered, we come to the conclusion that PC Commander is a practical utility with which you can keep an eye on your home computer from a distance. Management options aren’t that abundant, with no options to view desktop activity, or run custom processes, not to mention move files around. However, it gets the job done, with this simplicity and the web interface making it worth your while.