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Chrome Remote Desktop

brew install --cask chrome-remote-desktop-host v149.0.7827.18

Remote desktop access and control over Chrome browser or web interface, managed through Google account.

Why you might care

Free cross-platform remote access that requires no special firewall configuration since it routes through Google's infrastructure. Works on Mac, Windows, Linux, and mobile devices with a single Google account. Ideal for casual remote support or accessing your own machines without setting up VPN or port forwarding.

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