Remote Desktop Mapping!

[jackophant]

I've found the answer to my mapping prayers!

Since using instances requires you to use the sdk_content folder locally stored and I have no SVN access, I have started to utilise a remote desktop app.

I can even map on my phone!

 Teamviewer personal licenses are free, and while full screen applications run black (might be due to free account) hammer is ok.

Apologies if some of you do this already, I thought this was worth a share as I've found it to be extremely useful.

Google remote desktop assistant and logmein are also available from what I know

[Sprony]

I tried this as well but work doesn't allow us to install Teamviewer. The webclient is really slow and besides surfing unusable.

[blackdog]

I'm not understanding how/why you had to come up with this solution in the first place sorry

Edited May 27, 2015 by blackdog

[Beck]

Maybe work doesn't allow Steam etc on their PC's? This way he can fap during lunch hour?

 

[WD]

I use remote desktop all the time, saves from the hassle of ever having to move files from laptop to my desktop (cloud?? who needs em!). It works so well that I could easily play games which my laptop can't run with playable framerate. Sadly the remote solution has slightly different mouse mapping and makes the mouse out of control if there's any camera controls involved.

In my opinion the plain MS remote desktop is the best both on phone and on laptop.

[General Vivi]

Now I can map while I poop! Yes!

[jackophant]

I'm not understanding how/why you had to come up with this solution in the first place sorry

for instances ​to work, all the vmf files must be located in the "sdk_content" folder in your steam folder. Previously I just had my vmf saved on google drive and accessed it from wherever, having hammer installed on that computer.

This way, not only do I not need hammer installed on the computer, but I can still use instances and work remotely, wherever I am in the world.

I know the idea isn't new but I've not thought to fiddle with it before.

 

Maybe work doesn't allow Steam etc on their PC's? This way he can fap during lunch hour?

​Mate, I don't need steam to fap? But unmonitored browsing...

 

In my opinion the plain MS remote desktop is the best both on phone and on laptop.

There are a few I've yet to try, so far teamviewer has done everything I need​

 

Now I can map while I poop! Yes!

​It's where all my best ideas come to me 

out of my arse?

Edited May 28, 2015 by jackophant