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HyperTerminal vs Xshell

A side-by-side look at HyperTerminal and Xshell. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

HyperTerminal

HyperTerminal

Network & Admin

HyperTerminal is a terminal emulation program included in some versions of Microsoft Windows. It allows users to connect to other systems, like mainframes, and use a terminal interface to access those systems. Useful for remote administration and access in the pre-internet era.

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Xshell

Xshell

Network & Admin

Xshell is a terminal emulator and SSH client for Windows and macOS. It provides secure remote access, file transfer, and network troubleshooting capabilities via SSH, Telnet, RDP, VNC, SFTP, and other protocols.

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