There are a couple of settings worth noting. You can access menus, run applications, and use the keyboard the same as you would if you were sitting in front of that computer. To reduce network traffic and speed up the connection, you won’t see the desktop wallpaper-it will be black. In the image below, we’re connected to a Windows computer. When you move your mouse over the window, the mouse pointer on the remote computer will do the same.
The other person’s desktop appears in a window, and you now have full access to that computer.
Type the password of the person you’re assisting, and then click “Log On.” The main TeamViewer window appears. Type the ID number of the person you’re assisting in the “Partner ID” field, and then click “Connect.” Start typing “teamviewer” the TeamViewer icon will appear.Ĭlick the icon to launch TeamViewer. In GNOME, press the Super key (usually located between Ctrl and Alt, on the left). To connect to a remote computer, launch TeamViewer on yours. The sequence of characters below that is the password, which you’ll need, as well.
On Mac and Windows, they don’t even have to install this-they’ll just launch the downloaded file. On Chromebooks, it does have to be installed.Īfter the client is launched, it looks like the image below. In the middle of the screen, under “Your ID,” is a number.Īsk your friend or family member to give you this number. They can go to the TeamViewer website, click the appropriate operating system at the top of the screen, and then download the TeamViewer QuickSupport utility. In all cases, the simplest thing to do is ask them to download the TeamViewer software. The people you’re helping might be using Windows computers, Macs, or Chromebooks.
We downloaded and installed the version at the top (15.5.3) on Ubuntu and Fedora because it’s best to install the latest release. Toggle-On the AUR slider.Ĭlose the preferences window, click the Search icon in the main window, and then type “teamviewer.” Select the version you want to install from the list of results. If you haven’t already enabled AUR support, open the application menu, navigate to Properties > Preferences, and then click the “AUR” tab.
On Manjaro we have a little more work to do because we have to install the following dependencies:sudo pacman -Sy qt5-webkitsudo pacman -Sy qt5-quickcontrolsĪfter you install the above, launch the pamac software manager. Double-click the RPM file to install it and when the application launches, click “Install.” On Fedora, your package will look like the image below.Īgain, because the filename reflects the version of the TeamViewer application, yours might be different. Double-click the package file and when the application launches, click “Install.” This is the Ubuntu package, so the filename on your system might be different. After the download finishes, locate the package file on your computer (it will likely be in the “Downloads” folder). There are links to download Ubuntu DEB files and Fedora RPM files.ĭownload the appropriate package file. To install TeamViewer in Ubuntu and Fedora, fire up your browser and navigate to the TeamViewer Linux download page. If you use Manjaro, you can install TeamViewer from the Arch User Repository (AUR). TeamViewer provides packaged binaries for Ubuntu and Fedora. We tested installation of TeamViewer on Ubuntu 20.04, Fedora 32, and Manjaro 20.0.1. RELATED: 5 Free Remote Access Tools for Connecting to a PC or Mac Installing TeamViewer on Linux You can use it on Linux, Windows, MacOS, and other operating systems. It’s a closed-source commercial product, but it’s also free to use in non-commercial settings. TeamViewer is a well-known remote-access and desktop-sharing application. Obviously, you can’t do the physical things, like insert or eject USB drives, but you’ve got an assistant on-site who can do those things for you, if necessary. It allows you to control the remote machine and use it, more or less, just as you would if you were sitting in front of it. That’s where remote-access software comes in.
Seeing the problem in-person is always helpful, but, sometimes, that’s not possible. Even worse, it can put that person off adopting new technology in the future. Trying to talk someone who isn’t tech-savvy through a simple procedure can be frustrating for both of you.
Cross-Platform Family Tech SupportĪre you the go-to techie for friends and family whenever they run into computer difficulties? It’s always nice to help, but anything that makes the job quicker and easier is most welcome.
Here’s how to install and use it on Linux. Are you tech support for your friends and family? TeamViewer makes cross-platform remote support a breeze, and it’s free for private use.