AnyDesk 6.0.8

Gain remote access to the desktops of multiple devices connected to a network and manage documents, launch applications or move files. Sharing the contents of the clipboard between different computers is also possible. Remote screenshots in PNG are taken.

AnyDesk is a remote-desktop application that excels due to the quality of its connection. In this regard, the tool lets you access a remote computer just as if you were sitting in front of it, without any video lag whatsoever. It works fine even when the connection speed is far from being ideal, as you can set the application to try to achieve a balance between video quality and data transfer speed.

The tool has a very small installer; however, it can run in portable mode as well. Moreover, you do not need to mess with complex router configurations, which is definitely a great advantage. And not only that, if you set a password, you can benefit from unattended access. Although the application eventually becomes very easy to use, it may be possible that you feel disoriented at first. In such case, it is a good idea to consult its online help documentation.

In order to establish a connection, the program should be running on both the local and the remote computers. Besides, you need an Internet connection as data is transferred through an Internet server. Each device uses an ID, so you just need to enter the number given to the guest to start a connection. Luckily, you can connect to various machines simultaneously.

In addition to using the remote desktop as if it were your own, you can also transfer files via clipboard. However, while data is being transfer, there is no way to interrupt or pause the operation. It is good that hotkey combinations work on the remote computer. Various settings let you grant permissions, such as playing sounds and taking control of the keyboard and mouse. Moreover, it is easy to switch control between the local and the remote machines.

In a nutshell, AnyDesk is possibly one of the fastest ways to share desktops between two computers. Fortunately, most of the program’s features can be access without any cost. However, if you feel the necessity to create an address book, you will need to buy the Premium version.

v6.0 [Jun 10, 2020]
- Two-Factor Authentication: With Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), you’ll add another layer of security. Now you can also create a time-based one-time password on remote devices, providing additional security for unattended access. You’ll receive this via QR-code, and be able to scan this with your smartphone. You can only use your device if the QR-code was scanned before.
- Wake-on-LAN: Thanks to Wake-On-LAN, devices can now be turned on from sleep mode, allowing them to then be connected to remotely. The device is 'woken up' by any other device, a guard, who is in the same network and not in sleep mode. To accomplish this, a “Magic Packet” is sent to the remote device, giving it the impulse to end sleep mode.
- Group Policies: Managing different user groups is now even easier. The settings for all AnyDesk clients within a domain can be set up and adjusted for Windows from one central location.
- Multiple Passwords for Unattended Access: Together with the Windows Group Policies, it is now possible to assign different passwords for Unattended Access. Certain user settings can be linked to a respective password. Individual authorization profiles are created, which can then be adjusted at any time or limited in time.
- Flexible Session Recording: Our Session Recording has been upgraded. Start and stop recordings at any time with just one click and record only the really important parts of a session. This is particularly useful when you want to reuse a recorded session later for training purposes. It is also now possible to fast forward and rewind the recorded sessions.
- Address Book for Android: With AnyDesk Version 6, the address book is also available on your Android device. Synchronize your contacts and use them on the go from anywhere.