Change the file name to whatever is desired, for example, "Mac Mini Screen Sharing.vncloc" (don't change the extension if visible).The name of the file created will be the same as the selected text followed by the extension, for example, (the extension is normally hidden).Drag it to the desktop or any Finder window and a new file is created.Create the desired connection text in Text Edit or wherever, for example, Select the entire text (without quotes) This is similar to what I've done for years with afp server connections like this: Click and drag the text selection.I just learned it is possible the same way an afp or smb shortcut can be made with credentials embedded: vncloc" similar to a "Web Location" file storing afp, smb or http credentials in a ".webloc" file. There is also the built-in Finder capability to create a " VNC Internet Location" file with an extension of ". Combine this with QuickSilver, and you can open a VNC connection to the server of your choice in as little as 5 key-strokes! If you often VNC into the same computer, you can create an alias in your shell's profile so you don't have to type the command every time. If you, like me, are accustomed to using Terminal for most of your tasks, there is an easier and quicker way: use the "open" command, which is built in to OSX.įrom a standard shell, run open as in one of these examples: You have to open it up, create a new session, type in the URL/IP, and then possibly authenticate. However, using this app directly is often a pain.
All the other box needs is a VNC server, which Macs have built in since 10.4. It lets you remotely access other computers, whether they be UNIX, Mac, Linux, Windows, or any other type of box.
OSX has a nifty program called Screen Sharing.
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