Remote connections are widely employed today for a variety of reasons. They allow support personnel to diagnose and swiftly remedy technical issues and can even be used for educational purposes. While all of these tasks can be performed with the default Windows “Remote Desktop Connection” component, multiple digital tools have been created to streamline the process.

Among them, iShadow Desktop is no new arrival, and with an experience of more than ten years, it offers users the ability to connect remotely to local group and even Internet computers. A feature setting it apart from similar programs is the ability to employ two other protocols (ICA and VNC), besides the standard Remote Desktop Protocol.

However, it should be noted that the Independent Computing Architecture protocol requires the Citrix ICA client to be installed on the target computer. Since both the ICA and the VNC protocols are not affiliated with Microsoft, this makes the application a great tool for connecting remotely to computers running other operating systems.

The application requires the IP address to connect to a computer. This can take on either the external or the local form; either way, the target must be configured to accept remote connections. Additionally, credentials may be required, such as the username and password.

Once connected, users enjoy the same freedom as with the default Windows tool, and the application even allows one to take screenshots. One of the great features of this program is that users can define favorites, complete with all the login credentials required to streamline the entire connection process.

All things considered, iShadow Desktop is a practical utility that supports three protocols for connection to other computers.