Accessing my Mac from iPad2

newby · newby #1 (**permalink**)

05-03-2012, 05:23 AM

Hi there

What is the best app for being able to see and use my mac from my iPad 2 (wifi only)?

If there is a recommendation for an iPhone 4 app as well thats great but I'm really looking for something to run on the iPad

Many thanks

mrplow · mrplow #2 (**permalink**)

05-03-2012, 06:10 AM

TeamViewer
One of many VNC clients
Splashtop
LogMeIn

To name but a few.
I tend to use LogMeIn personally and sometimes Splashtop. All have iPhone and iPad apps.

newby · newby #3 (**permalink**)

05-03-2012, 08:03 AM

Thats great - thanks Mr Plow

I used Team Viewer before - maybe a rec from here - but it didn't work as well as I wanted.

I had on my *cough*PC*cough* before I switched which was the best thing I had on it that I don't have on pc - it worked simple and excellent.

I'll try Log Me IN

Are these not VNC's?

mrplow · mrplow #4 (**permalink**)

05-03-2012, 08:15 AM

I guess technically they all can be termed VNC by definition but I was referring to VNC as in the popular RFB Protocol VNC client/server apps. There's a VNC server built into OSX you see. So you can enable that and connect with one of many clients.

TeamViewer, Splashtop, LogMeIn et al use their own dedicated client and server apps. This means they can offer additional functions not encompassed by the standard VNC offering.

newby · newby #5 (**permalink**)

05-03-2012, 09:10 AM

Thank you very much - clear and informative! :-)

chas_m · chas_m #6 (**permalink**)

05-04-2012, 04:25 AM

I used Remoter VNC on the incredibly rare occasion that I need it at all.

Stretch · Stretch #7 (**permalink**)

05-05-2012, 12:13 PM

I prefer Screens. Very well done. Transfers native iOS gestures to the Mac with no issues.

ssiii · ssiii #8 (**permalink**)

05-06-2012, 11:46 AM

I use Iteleport and it's great! works on ipad and iphone

newby · newby #9 (**permalink**)

05-10-2012, 08:29 AM

Thanks guys! Some interesting stuff there! I'll take a look!

Thanks for all your info!

Smalltowntech · Smalltowntech #10 (**permalink**)

05-10-2012, 08:51 AM

I currently use splashtop because that was the first one I had heard about as I was trying to connect my iPad to my windows pc. I utilize it for teaching using multiple screens and it works well. I have not tried the other ones yet, but I will.

newby #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 18, 2011 Posts: 133 Mac Specs: MPB 2.2 Intel Core Duo 2gb Ram - G5 Tower PPC - iPhone 4 - 2x3GHZ 12gb Ram MacPro Tower, ATV2	05-03-2012, 05:23 AM Hi there What is the best app for being able to see and use my mac from my iPad 2 (wifi only)? If there is a recommendation for an iPhone 4 app as well thats great but I'm really looking for something to run on the iPad Many thanks MacBookPro - 2.2 15" - Mac Mini - 2.5 2009 -MacPro Tower 2 x 3 Quad Core (Work) - iPhone 4 - iPad2, 2x Apple TV
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mrplow #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 01, 2007 Location: UK Posts: 5,397 Mac Specs: 27" iMac i7 (2011), iPhone5, iPad3, AppleTV2	05-03-2012, 06:10 AM TeamViewer One of many VNC clients Splashtop LogMeIn To name but a few. I tend to use LogMeIn personally and sometimes Splashtop. All have iPhone and iPad apps. External hard disk acquisition addict - but admitting the problem is the first step to a robust backup Please use the reputation system if you think you've been helped - top right of this post
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mrplow #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 01, 2007 Location: UK Posts: 5,397 Mac Specs: 27" iMac i7 (2011), iPhone5, iPad3, AppleTV2	05-03-2012, 08:15 AM I guess technically they all can be termed VNC by definition but I was referring to VNC as in the popular RFB Protocol VNC client/server apps. There's a VNC server built into OSX you see. So you can enable that and connect with one of many clients. TeamViewer, Splashtop, LogMeIn et al use their own dedicated client and server apps. This means they can offer additional functions not encompassed by the standard VNC offering. External hard disk acquisition addict - but admitting the problem is the first step to a robust backup Please use the reputation system if you think you've been helped - top right of this post
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newby #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 18, 2011 Posts: 133 Mac Specs: MPB 2.2 Intel Core Duo 2gb Ram - G5 Tower PPC - iPhone 4 - 2x3GHZ 12gb Ram MacPro Tower, ATV2	05-03-2012, 09:10 AM Thank you very much - clear and informative! :-) MacBookPro - 2.2 15" - Mac Mini - 2.5 2009 -MacPro Tower 2 x 3 Quad Core (Work) - iPhone 4 - iPad2, 2x Apple TV
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chas_m #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 22, 2010 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 13,705 Mac Specs: 2009 MacBook Pro, Black speakers, Black Benq second monitor, black iPhone 4, Black 2012 iPad, etc.	05-04-2012, 04:25 AM I used Remoter VNC on the incredibly rare occasion that I need it at all. Cheers, chas_m -- My essay for switchers and newbies
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Stretch #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 13, 2007 Location: Central New York Posts: 4,614 Mac Specs: 15in i7 MacBook Pro, 8GB RAM, 60GB SSD, 500GB HD	05-05-2012, 12:13 PM I prefer Screens. Very well done. Transfers native iOS gestures to the Mac with no issues. Blog and Photo Gallery: http://philolin.me/ Currently running OS X 10.8.2
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ssiii #8 (permalink)
Member Since: May 06, 2012 Posts: 1	05-06-2012, 11:46 AM I use Iteleport and it's great! works on ipad and iphone
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newby #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 18, 2011 Posts: 133 Mac Specs: MPB 2.2 Intel Core Duo 2gb Ram - G5 Tower PPC - iPhone 4 - 2x3GHZ 12gb Ram MacPro Tower, ATV2	05-10-2012, 08:29 AM Thanks guys! Some interesting stuff there! I'll take a look! Thanks for all your info! MacBookPro - 2.2 15" - Mac Mini - 2.5 2009 -MacPro Tower 2 x 3 Quad Core (Work) - iPhone 4 - iPad2, 2x Apple TV
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Smalltowntech #10 (permalink)
Member Since: May 05, 2012 Location: Central CA Posts: 70 Mac Specs: MBP 15, 2.2ghz, 4G ram 10.8.2	05-10-2012, 08:51 AM I currently use splashtop because that was the first one I had heard about as I was trying to connect my iPad to my windows pc. I utilize it for teaching using multiple screens and it works well. I have not tried the other ones yet, but I will.
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