Microsoft has recently released a major update for the Remote Desktop app for macOS, rolling out not only a new design, but also several new features enabled in a remote session.
- We are a Microsoft partner who delivers a SAS app to 100's of users via remote desktop and remote app. More than half of our users are on Mac's and use Microsoft Remote Desktop. We have found Version 10 much harder to setup on users desktops because unlike the prior version where most of the information was in one place - now its spread.
- Parallels RDP Client for Mac Yosemite OS X connected to Parallels Remote Application Server delivers applications and virtual desktops. Mac users can now work seamlessly on published Windows applications such as Microsoft Office, and on virtual desktops.
- Next look for Microsoft Remote Desktop in the App Store to download the new application on your Mac running OS X Yosemite or higher. Once installed you can skip the first run experience.
The first thing you'll notice when updating Remote Desktop for Mac to version 10 is the new UI. Microsoft has focused specifically on making the app look more modern and to align it with the design of the operating system, so you'll now see flat thumbnails in the main window to let you quickly connect to saved clients.
CoRD was a Mac OS X remote desktop client for Microsoft Windows computers using the RDP protocol. It's easy to use, fast, and free for anyone to use or modify. 2020-04-13: This project is defunct. Most people will be happy with Microsoft's clients.
Furthermore, Microsoft has extended the list of device redirections in the remote session, so while previously you were allowed to redirect a printer, you can now do the same thing for your local microphone and smart cards.
'Please note that you can't use a redirected smart card to sign into your remote PC. The redirected smart card isn't available until after you sign in,' Microsoft explains.
Another handy update is support for macOS shortcuts in a remote session, with allowed hotkeys currently for cutting, copying, and pasting. How to take batch screencaps.
How to migrate data from previous versions
Microsoft Remote Desktop Manager
In documentation posted on its Enterprise Mobility + Security blog, Microsoft provides guidance on how to migrate connection data to this latest version from Microsoft Remote Desktop 8.0.
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CoRD was a Mac OS X remote desktop client for Microsoft Windows computers using the RDP protocol. It's easy to use, fast, and free for anyone to use or modify. 2020-04-13: This project is defunct. Most people will be happy with Microsoft's clients.
Furthermore, Microsoft has extended the list of device redirections in the remote session, so while previously you were allowed to redirect a printer, you can now do the same thing for your local microphone and smart cards.
'Please note that you can't use a redirected smart card to sign into your remote PC. The redirected smart card isn't available until after you sign in,' Microsoft explains.
Another handy update is support for macOS shortcuts in a remote session, with allowed hotkeys currently for cutting, copying, and pasting. How to take batch screencaps.
How to migrate data from previous versions
Microsoft Remote Desktop Manager
In documentation posted on its Enterprise Mobility + Security blog, Microsoft provides guidance on how to migrate connection data to this latest version from Microsoft Remote Desktop 8.0.
Download Microsoft Remote Desktop Application
'Verify you have the latest version 8.0.43 installed to migrate your connection data. Next look for Microsoft Remote Desktop in the App Store to download the new application on your Mac running OS X Yosemite or higher. Once installed you can skip the first run experience. In the menu click connections and choose the option to import connections from the other app. Now you are set to use the new app,' the company says. Sight reduction tables for marine navigation.
At first glance, version 10 does come with noticeable performance improvements, leaving aside the new UI, with everything feeling more responsive and easier to use thanks to the shortcuts. You can give it a try to the new version by downloading Microsoft Remote Desktop for macOS using this link.
