ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Remote desktop

Imagine you have two computers. One is a big computer that stays at home, and the other one is a small one that you can take with you on trips. Let's say you want to use the big computer, but you are not at home.

That's where remote desktop comes in. It's like having a magic window that lets you see and control your big computer from the small one, even if you are far away.

To use remote desktop, you need to install a special program on both computers. This program makes a connection between the two computers so that you can see the big computer's desktop on the small one, and use the mouse and keyboard to do things on it as if you were there.

Using remote desktop, you can do anything on your big computer that you would normally do if you were sitting in front of it. You can open programs, browse the internet, watch videos, or even play games.

One cool thing about remote desktop is that you can use it to help other people with their computers. If they have a problem, they can give you permission to control their computer remotely and fix the problem for them.

So, remote desktop is like having a secret passage that lets you use your computer from anywhere, and even help other people with their computer problems.