Apple includes a VNC server in every edition of Mac OS X 10.4 and later. You can start the server through a discrete check box in the Sharing preferences.
This article refers to Mac OS X 10.4, aka Tiger. More recent versions are available on our VNC on Mac OS X page.
A VNC server lets you control your Mac from another computer. The other computer does not need to be a Mac; it can be a Windows PC.
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There are a number of VNC servers available for the Mac. These are no longer needed with Mac OS X 10.4 and later.
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The VNC server built into your Mac is free, easy to switch on, and supported by Apple.
Starting the Mac OS X VNC Server
- Launch the System Preferences.
Screenshot 1: Launch System Preferences
- Select the Sharing preferences.
Screenshot 2: Open the Shared preferences.
- Enable Apple Remote Desktop within the Services panel.
Screenshot 3: Enabled Apple Remote Desktop.
- Enable VNC viewers may control screen with password: in the Access Privileges… sheet.
Screenshot 4: Enabled VNC viewers.
- Enter a hard to guess pass phrase. You will need this to connect from the remote computer.
- Click OK to save your settings.
You are now running a VNC server and can connect remotely to your Mac.
To connect you need a VNC viewer. Thankfully these are numerous and many are free.
Try the oddly named Chicken of VNC — Wikipedia claims the name is a play on words referencing the Chicken of the Sea Tuna brand.
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Why mention this?
The built-in VNC server on Mac OS X appears to be a little known feature. For administrators, and those looking after Macs for distant family members, VNC is fantastic.
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If you are looking for an easier, or one off, means of remote access, take a look at Fog Creek's Copilot service.
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Hope this helps.