How can I access my desktop/laptop from another computer?

Before you can access your computer remotely[[it is assumed that the computers are connected or networked] you need to enable it. The figure shows how you may do it in the SYSTEM folder [Remote tab]in the Control Panel (Windows XP). Place a check mark for Allow users to connect remotely to this computer.



This is a neat way to work with two computers at the same time from one set of keyboard, mouse and monitor. You can copy and paste from most files, especially if they use the same program. For example you can copy contents of Notepad from one computer[this is the local] and paste it into the other [this is the remote]. It helps you to keep the monitor display color different so that you don't get confused between the local and the remote.

Added: May 22 2008

Additionally you may also need to enable this in the firewall as an exception as shown in the next figure. By default this is not enabled. Place a check mark for the Remote Desktop and click OK.

Once enabled you go to the other computer and establish a remote connection as described in

http://hodentekhelp.blogspot.com/2008/05/how-do-you-change-computer-time-on.html

How do you change computer time on a remote computer?

One way to change the time settings on a remote computer is to go to " All Programs-->Accessories--> Communications--> Remote Desk Top" on your computer[assuming you are using Windows XP (tested here), but may work with other Windows OS] and log on to the remote computer. When successful you can change the time just like you change time in your local machine.