With everyone working remote now, it’s really helpful to have a method to remote control your kid’s computers, especially if they are hard to keep on task like mine.
So I wrote this short guide to help you get a handle. This guide expects you to have two computers, one for you, one for your kids to use.
Whoa I need a computer for the kids?
This guide is only going to cover PCs, not tablets. Sorry.
If you need to buy one, this is what I’m now recommending. Walmart has a new in-store brand of computers which is surprisingly great for the money, called their Motile line. It can do light to moderate gaming like Minecraft and Fortnite, and also handle video editing if you’ve got a budding YouTuber, as well as programming. And the best point? It’s user upgradable so you can add more RAM or get a bigger hard drive down the road.
Motile 14″ AMD Laptop with Radeon 3 Graphics, 128 GB SSD and 4GB RAM
Linus Tech Tips did a great and funny video on this laptop too if you’re interested.
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Note: a word about Remote Management
This method will setup Remote Viewing and control of your child’s computer
It is imperative that you treat your children with maturity, allow them breaks and make sure they know you can remote into their PC.
You don’t want to be stuck at home with kids who feel you’ve abused their trust by spying on them. Only use these powers for good.
If you disagree with this, I don’t care so please keep that perspective to yourself. Continue reading