Windows 8 In Depth

Using the Remote Connection

When you’re logged on, you’ll see the remote computer’s desktop, and you can use it as if you were actually sitting in front of it. In a full-screen connection, the title bar at the top of the screen tells you that you’re viewing the remote computer’s screen. The title bar might slide up out of view, but you can hover the mouse near the top of the screen to bring it back. You can also click the Minimize button to hide the remote screen, or you can click the Maximize button to switch between a windowed or full-screen view.

Tip

If the computer to which you’re connecting has more than one monitor or a larger monitor than ...