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Apple Remote Desktop vs PuTTY

A side-by-side look at Apple Remote Desktop and PuTTY. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Apple Remote Desktop

Apple Remote Desktop

Remote Work & Education

Apple Remote Desktop is remote access software developed by Apple that allows IT administrators to remotely view and control other computers on a network. It provides features like screen sharing, file transfers, and remote shell access.

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PuTTY

PuTTY

Network & Admin

PuTTY is a popular open-source terminal emulator and SSH client for Windows. Developed by Simon Tatham, PuTTY provides a lightweight and versatile tool for connecting to remote servers using various network protocols, including SSH, Telnet, and Rlogin. It is widely used for secure and convenient command-line access to remote systems.

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