What is TeamViewer? What is it used for?

TeamViewer is a widely used and popular program for remote desktop connections in today’s world. With its many features, it enables us to perform all our tasks remotely.With this program, we can establish remote connections with people and feel like we have the other computer right beside us, while also having features such as audio calls, chat box, file transfer, and more.

You can use the TeamViewer program to connect to the computer of your choice. This connection is typically used to assist someone remotely. To connect to a computer, the TeamViewer program must be installed on both the connecting and the connected computers.

Both sides have an ID number. Access to the computer to be connected is granted with a password generated by the user of the connected computer. It is a completely secure system. In addition to free usage, there are also paid packages available for professionals with extensive usage.

TeamViewer offers mobile applications for various platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows Phone 8, and BlackBerry, totaling five platforms. This broad availability is a testament to its success and is bound to attract users like us.

How to Use TeamViewer?

When you run the program, you will encounter the screen shown above. On the left side of the screen, your ID number is displayed, and just below it, your password is generated. You give this ID and password to the person in front of you, and they enter this ID number into the “Partner ID” section in the middle of the screen to start the connection. When a connection request is made, the person on the other side receives a password request on their screen. The other user enters the password to connect to your computer and takes control of it entirely. The connection continues as long as the program is open on both sides; the connection is terminated when the program is closed

This program, which can be considered as a go-to solution for remote support, can be installed either as a portable application without installing it on your computer, or you can install it on your computer for free.