remotedesktopcomputing
nounUK /rɪˈməʊt ˈdesktɒp kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/
US /rɪˈmoʊt ˈdesktɑːp kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/
Using one computer to see and control another computer that is far away.
With remote desktop computing, she fixed the office computer from her home.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A setup where a thin client connects to a powerful server that does the actual work.
The school lab uses remote desktop computing so old machines can run new software.
3. The technology that lets support staff view a user's screen to solve problems.
The help desk relies on remote desktop computing to troubleshoot customer issues.
4. Working on a distant computer over a network as if you were sitting in front of it.
Remote desktop computing lets him manage the servers while traveling.