Interesting improvements and features to Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection (RDP) 6.0
1. Monitor spanning
Remote Desktop Connection now supports high-resolution displays that can be spanned across multiple monitors (YIPPEE). However, the total resolution on all monitors must be under 4096 x 2048 pixels. The monitors must also have the same resolution. Additionally, the monitors must be aligned side-by-side. Memory is also used on the Terminal server as you build up the screen resolution
To have the desktop of the remote computer span multiple monitors, type Mstsc /span at a command prompt.
2. Visual improvements
Remote Desktop Connection now supports 32-bit color and font smoothing. :)
To enable 32-bit color, follow these steps:
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Start Remote Desktop Connection. |
| 2. |
Click Options, click the Display tab, and then click Highest Quality (32 bit) in the Colors list. |
To enable font smoothing, follow these steps:
| 1. |
Start Remote Desktop Connection. |
| 2. |
Click Options, click the Experience tab, and then click to select the Font smoothing check box. |
3. Resource redirection
The Remote Desktop Connection 6.0 client also allows you to redirect Plug and Play devices that support redirection.
To redirect a Plug and Play device, follow these steps:
| 1. |
Start Remote Desktop Connection. |
| 2. |
Click Options, click the Local Resources tab, click More, and then click to select the Supported Plug and Play devices check box. |
charles aunger eknowlogy / eviglio - 18th Jan 2007