Microsoft Remote Desktop For Os X Yosemite
How to Use Microsoft Remote Desktop for OS X Yosemite
If you want to access your Windows PC or server from your Mac computer, you can use Microsoft Remote Desktop for OS X Yosemite. This app allows you to connect to Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, admin-provided virtual apps and desktops, or remote PCs. You can also redirect your local microphone, smart cards, printers, and other devices to the remote session. In this article, we will show you how to download, install, and use Microsoft Remote Desktop for OS X Yosemite.
Download and Install Microsoft Remote Desktop
To download and install Microsoft Remote Desktop for OS X Yosemite, follow these steps:
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Open the Mac App Store and search for Microsoft Remote Desktop. Alternatively, you can use this [link] to go directly to the app page.
Click on the Get button and then on the Install button to download and install the app on your Mac.
Once the installation is complete, you can launch the app from the Launchpad or the Applications folder.
If you have used the previous version of Microsoft Remote Desktop (version 8.0), you can migrate your connection data to the new app. To do this, make sure you have the latest version 8.0.43 installed and then open the new app. In the menu bar, click on Connections and choose Import from Microsoft Remote Desktop 8. For more details, see this [blog post].
Create and Manage Connections
To create and manage connections in Microsoft Remote Desktop for OS X Yosemite, follow these steps:
In the app window, click on the Add button (+) and choose Add PC or Add Workspace.
If you choose Add PC, enter the PC name or IP address, the user account, and other settings. If you choose Add Workspace, enter the URL or email address of the workspace.
Click on Add to save the connection.
To edit or delete a connection, right-click on it and choose Edit or Delete.
To organize your connections into groups, click on the Edit Groups button and then drag and drop your connections into different groups.
To start a connection, double-click on it or select it and click on Start.
For more information on how to configure your PC for remote access, see this [guide]. For more information on how to use Azure Virtual Desktop or Windows 365, see this [documentation].
Use Keyboard Shortcuts and Device Redirections
To use keyboard shortcuts and device redirections in Microsoft Remote Desktop for OS X Yosemite, follow these steps:
To use macOS keyboard shortcuts to cut, copy, and paste in a remote session, press Command-X, Command-C, and Command-V respectively.
To redirect your local microphone to the remote session, go to Preferences > Devices & Audio and enable Microphone redirection. Then start a connection and allow access to your microphone when prompted.
To redirect your smart card to the remote session, go to Preferences > Devices & Audio and enable Smart card redirection. Then start a connection and insert your smart card when prompted. Note that you cannot use a redirected smart card to sign in to your remote PC.
To redirect your printer to the remote session, go to Preferences > Devices & Audio and enable Printer redirection. Then start a connection and choose your printer from the list of available printers in the remote session.
For more information on how to use other features of Microsoft Remote Desktop for OS X Yosemite, see this [tutorial].
Provide Feedback and Support
If you have any feedback or suggestions for Microsoft Remote Desktop for OS X Yosemite, you can use the following methods:
In the app menu bar, click on Help > Recommend New Features to open the UserVoice forum where you can submit your ideas.
In the app menu bar, click on Help > Report an Issue to send an email with diagnostic information to the support team.
In the Mac App Store, rate and review the app to share your experience with other users.
We hope you enjoy using Microsoft Remote Desktop for OS X Yosemite and find it useful for your remote work needs. Thank you for choosing Microsoft!