Columbus Remote Desktop

You can download the portable version of this software here.

The default Microsoft solution for remote access, the Remote Desktop tool lacks a few vital features when it comes to setting custom resolutions. Using a lower resolution on the client computer than on the connected host can prove to be tricky most of the times.

With Columbus Remote Desktop, you can now define custom resolutions and also preview them, better manage your connections alongside their corresponding credentials and settings. Moreover, Columbus Remote Desktop also utilizes the power of your GPU card to make things faster.

Deploying this application to your computer can be accomplished without significant efforts since it doesn't require you to perform complicated operations or configure complex parameters.

You just need to launch the installer and make sure to follow the on-screen instructions provided during the setup by the integrated wizard.

Once you launch Columbus Remote Desktop, you'll notice that its interface is highly simplistic. This means that no flashy animations, eye-catching menus or other aesthetically-pleasing details will distract you from your work.

Functionality-wise, the application encompasses uncomplicated functions and showcases them in such a manner that you'll be able to benefit from them without breaking a sweat, regardless of your PC skills or previous experience with similar software.

For instance, connecting to a host computer can be simply done by specifying the server, typing a login name and a password, choosing a resolution and hitting the "Connect" button. One can also choose to connect as an Administrator by ticking the corresponding checkbox.

Columbus Remote Desktop can be a trustworthy assistant if you're trying to create a remote desktop session, one that supports custom resolutions to begin with.