Whatever’s wrong, it’s much harder to sort out if you’re not in the same room as the computer in question — and trying to work with someone over a phone call can be a lesson in frustration.

Spying on someone’s computer is bad. As in “go to jail” bad. However, there are a few very narrow exceptions, like monitoring your kids or employees.

How to take control of someone else's iPhone What you need: With your iPhone and the other iPhone both running iOS 18, you can start a FaceTime call and then remotely access the other phone. 1.

As it turns out, you may already have access to tools that can help you take control of someone else's computer and fix those problems from afar. Even better, they're free, and a lot easier to use ...

Both Windows XP and Vista come with remote control programs called Remote Assistance, but they’re too difficult for a novice to set up. As forum member smax013 explained on this question’s ...

Controlling a PC remotely is one such task. We'll show you how connect to a remote PC using your Android tablet. How to control computers remotely with Android tablets - CNET ...

How to troubleshoot someone else’s computer remotely. When you’re asked to help with a tech issue, it’s a lot easier if you can see and control the screen.

How to Troubleshoot Someone Else’s Phone Remotely A friend or family member needs help with their phone, but you're not with them—here's what you need to do. Photograph: Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images ...