Remote work has become more prevalent in today’s world, and as a result, screen sharing has become an essential tool for many users. If you’re a Mac user, you can easily share your screen with others using the built-in screen sharing feature of Mac OS. In this article, we’ll show you how to use this feature to connect to your Mac from off-campus.
Before getting started, there are two things you’ll need: a Mac on campus, either an iMac or a MacBook hardwired into the Ethernet, and a Mac at home, which could be another iMac or MacBook, as long as you can connect to your campus Mac.
The first step is to ensure that your campus computer is connected to the Internet. Go to System Preferences, then Sharing, and check the screen sharing option. This will allow you to screen share from off-campus and view your desktop from wherever you are. Click on Computer Settings, and make sure VNC viewers may control the screen with password. Type in a password of your choice to secure your Mac, so not just anybody can connect at any time. You can also modify the option that only these users can connect. By default, you’re probably the only administrator on your Mac, so you may not need to change this.
Once screen sharing is checked, go to iCloud and sign in with an Apple ID, in addition to your domain ID. If you don’t have an Apple ID, create one or sign in with an existing one. This step is not mandatory, but it makes the whole process a lot smoother. Check the Back to My Mac option, which will register your work Mac in your iCloud account so that you can screen share to it from anywhere.
Now that you’ve set up screen sharing on your campus Mac, it’s time to connect to it from your home Mac. Make sure your home computer is connected to the Internet and that the VPN is turned on and connected. Open the Finder window and click on Shared. You should see your campus Mac, and when you click on it, you should see a Share Screen option at the top right. Click on it, and it will load the screen sharing. Use the same credentials you used to log into your work Mac before, and you’re good to go.
In conclusion, screen sharing is an invaluable tool for remote work. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily share your Mac screen with others and work from anywhere.