Pocket JRDS

If you are in charge of administrating multiple computers, you probably understand and appreciate how specialized programs can help you perform your tasks remotely, quickly and without significant efforts.

In the situation depicted above, you can turn to third-party solutions such as Pocket JRDS that can help you achieve satisfactory results.

Please note that this application requires you to have Java Runtime Environment installed on your computer; otherwise, it cannot function properly.

The pack contains a server component and a client one, which you have to set up on different computers in order to benefit from their capabilities. However, deploying them does not involve any actual configuration, since they are both portable tools and simply unpacking the archive and launching the corresponding executable grants you full access to its functions.

Its portability makes it possible to run it from removable storage media such as USB flash drives and external HDDs. More so, it does not modify any of your Windows registry entries nor does it create additional files or folders on your computer.

Before you can connect to a target machine remotely, you need to configure both the client and the server components accordingly. You can set up a server by specifying a primary port and a secondary one and typing a password in the designated field.

Configuring the client can be accomplished just as easily, the only difference being that you also need to provide it with a valid host address, which you can view by accessing the My IP option under the Settings menu of the server utility.

After the two components have been properly configured, you need to start the server by clicking the Start button under the Settings menu and connect the client. You can view user information, such as their country, ID, address and operating system.

Right-clicking a client displays a menu where you can establish a remote desktop connection, send a file to the target machine, open a chat window and also view additional information. The Remote Desktop utility lets you perform screen captures on the computer you are currently connected to, adjust control-related options, change the image quality and also toggle grayscale color mode if you want to.

In conclusion, Pocket JRDS is a reliable software solution that packs a server utility and a client one and lets you establish remote connections, while also offering support for file sharing and chatting. It requires no installation since both of its components are portable, requires minimum configuration and can be easily operated by a broad range of users, regardless of their PC skills or experience with similar software.