Since I am recovering after two hospital visits in less than two weeks, I’m spending most of my time in bed with my laptop. However, my desktop has most of my e-mails and other things on it that aren’t reachable even when file sharing. The solution? Using Windows XP’s built-in Remote Desktop.

Now I am using my desktop as if I am in front of it, only from the comfort of my bed with laptop on my lap. The desktop is still where it is… out there in the family room. Remote Desktop opens a window and you see your desktop (or rermote computer) exactly as if you’re in front of it. At the top is a light-colored border with the name of the desktop to remind you that you’re on that computer. […]