Apple Remote Desktop

Name: Apple Remote Desktop
Price: 79.99 $
Rating: 3.6154 (5 reviews)

3.9.3

09 October 2019

Remotely control Macs; admin component.

Overview

Apple Remote Desktop is the best way to manage the Mac computers on your network. Distribute software, provide real-time online help to end users, create detailed software and hardware reports, and automate routine management tasks - all without leaving your desk. Featuring Automator actions, Remote Spotlight search, and a new Dashboard widget, Apple Remote Desktop 3 makes your job easier than ever.

What's new in Apple Remote Desktop

Version 3.9.3:

Bug fixes and performance improvements
Support for Dark Mode

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Unfortunately the interface has been "redesigned", meaning the buttons have lost their colours and are now meaningless small B&W thingies for me. I had to turn on the text labels and use those. Apple's design trend of eradicating colour in interfaces is beyond bad IMHO. No complaints about performance here.

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Version 3.8

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Version 3.8

Macguruguy

01 February 2015

Current version on my mac is 3.8.2.

Version 3.8

This is a terrible app. ARD has become slower and less responsive with successive releases to the point where it now takes several seconds to display and activate a menu item on a remote Mac. Windows Remote Desktop is lightening fast, connects instantly and everything is doable in real time without ARD's laggy performance. Waste of money.

Version 3.7.1

2 answer(s)

Foulger

18 March 2014

I disagree, it gets better as it evolves. I have been using it for years and am perfectly happy with its operation. Please back up your assertions with facts and data. Any remote application is only as fast as the ISP's at both ends.

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JoeT8820

18 March 2014

I use both ARD and RDC and the two are targeting completely different uses, though some overlap. ARD is for managing and maintaining Macs, and organizationally set up to do that as well as screensharing to support users. For the price, it is the cheapest most effective solution around. Is it 100% foolproof? No, but it is a tool I use alone and to augment very expensive management systems. I am so glad Apple keeps updating it.

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I've had version 3.6.1 since Aug 23. I don't understand this listing. This version still has problems controlling computers with multi-monitor displays.

Version 3.6.1

5 answer(s)

-M-S-

24 September 2012

The previous 3.6.1 was build 471.16. This new one is 417.19. No idea what's changed, but Apple's page shows the Sept 24 date too: http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1595 (And the installer is tagged Sept 19.)

Jweisbin

24 September 2012

Doesn't show up in my software updates. And isn't 471 later than 417? I'm mystified.

-M-S-

24 September 2012

Er, sorry—typo. I meant the newer one is 471.19. Sometimes Software Update lags behind, although since both are 3.6.1 maybe it won't pick it up. This is definitely unconventional for Apple.

Donmontalvo

25 September 2012

What a mess. We need Steve Jobs back. Anyone have a shovel and flashlight?

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Neil-M

25 September 2012

It's on SoftewareUPdate now.

Theguy

15 June 2012

3.5.2 update breaks a PLIST setting to keep Command-Tab control locked to the local workstation. It was a hidden preference, only available through the terminal. At least Apple is improving the improvements.

Version 3.5.2

This app works well for my usage, which is mainly as a remote desktop applicaiton. I don't really use the remote administration, but this app is nice in that you can locate other Macs, and either observe or control them (with password). Interesting application.

Version 3.5.1

This is a great application for both small network/home use and enterprise use. Easy to remote access a mac, super easy to deploy software.

Version 3.5.1

It is true that Apple Remote Desktop 3 makes your job easier than ever. But if free for all of us will terrific.Do you?

Version 3.5

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