
Richard Sutherland
Richard brings more than 20 years of computer science, full-stack development and business operations experience to ITPro. A graduate in Computer Science and former IT support manager at Samsung, Richard has taught courses in Java, PHP and Perl, and developed software for both private businesses and state organisations. A prolific author in B2B and B2C tech, Richard has written material for Samsung, TechRadar Pro, and now ITPro.
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TightVNC review
Reviews TightVNC offers a free, time-tested way to connect remotely to multiple operating systems, but it’s not without its flaws
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Microsoft Remote Desktop review
Reviews Our Microsoft Remote Desktop review asks whether the free remote access tool found on almost all office PCs is the ideal solution for you
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What is VNC?
Tutorials VNC is a versatile protocol used to view and control a remote computer’s desktop. Here’s how you can use it in your company
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What is RDP?
In-depth We explain RDP, the transfer protocol for Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Services that enables remote control of a PC over a network connection
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What is a remote desktop?
In-depth With remote desktop software, you can use a remote computer as if you were sitting in front of it. Here’s how it can help your business
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How to use Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection
Tutorials We explain how to use Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection, the free remote administration tool built into Windows
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The best Microsoft Office alternatives: Free, paid, and online mobile office suites
Tutorials We run down the best Microsoft Office alternatives available, so you can decide whether it’s time to jump ship
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Trinity Rescue Kit review
Reviews In our Trinity Rescue Kit review, we decide whether the live CD rescue tool is still useful today
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RoboForm review
Reviews In our RoboForm review, we try a password management tool with features particularly useful to SMEs
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Ophcrack review
Reviews In our Ophcrack review, we look at whether the venerable Windows password-cracking tool is still useful today
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mSecure review
Reviews In our mSecure review, we discover an inexpensive password manager that offers most of the features most users need
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LogMeOnce review
Reviews In our LogMeOnce review, we look at the pros and cons of using this feature-packed password management tool
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John the Ripper password cracker review
Reviews In our John the Ripper password cracker review, we test whether the tool first developed in 2002 is still relevant today
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Best password managers
Best In our rundown of the best password managers, we help you decide which software is right for your needs
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