How do you configure Remote Desktop access on a Windows machine for remote administration?

[ProfRon]

You know, when I first set up RDP on my Windows box, it felt like unlocking a secret door to my computer from anywhere. I just hop into the settings search bar and type "remote desktop." Hit that allow button, and boom, it's on for the main user. If you want to let someone else in, I add their account under the select users part. Makes it easy so they don't bug me all the time.

I remember tweaking the firewall once because it blocked everything. You go to the control panel, find the system and security spot, and make sure RDP gets the green light through the ports. I test it by firing up the remote desktop app on another machine and punching in my IP. If it connects smooth, you're golden for admin stuff without dragging cables around.

Sometimes I fiddle with the experience settings to crank up the colors or sounds, depending on how far away you are. You can even lock it down to only certain IPs if you're paranoid about randos peeking in. I do that for work machines to keep things tight.

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