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gWakeOnLan vs Microsoft Remote Desktop

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

gWakeOnLan

gWakeOnLan

Network & Admin

gWakeOnLan is an open-source Wake-on-LAN client for Linux. It allows you to easily wake up remote computers on your local network by sending magic packets. Useful for powering on computers remotely.

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Microsoft Remote Desktop

Microsoft Remote Desktop

Remote Work & Education

Microsoft Remote Desktop is a remote access software that allows users to connect to another computer over a network or the internet. It provides a graphical interface and control of the remote PC.

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