TideDesk 01 / SOUND
Hear what it plays.
System audio travels with your desktop. H.264 video and Opus audio share an encrypted QUIC connection.
REMOTE DESKTOP / WINDOWS TO WINDOWS
Your computers.
Within reach.
Access your Windows desktop from another computer, with screen sharing, keyboard and mouse control, audio and optional text clipboard.
New development is free for personal, non-commercial use. Previously published AGPL releases keep their original permissions. Check the LICENSE included with your download. Licensing details
Early alpha. The executables are currently unsigned, so Windows may show an unknown-publisher warning. About code signing
ONE CONNECTION. BOTH WAYS.QUIC + TLS 1.3
01The computer
HOST
The computer
you reach.
Screen ↓System audio ↓Mouse & keys ↑
02The computer
VIEWER
The computer
you’re at.
Your local network. Your computers. No account.
Windows to WindowsSource availableNo installationNo account required
THE ESSENTIALS, TOGETHER
More than a picture
of your screen.
02 / CONTROL
Choose what you share.
Toggle mouse control and optional text clipboard sharing with configurable shortcuts. Clipboard sharing starts off and requires permission at both ends.
03 / YOUR WORKSPACE
Pick up where you left off.
Keep your computers in a saved list. The viewer remembers its window position and starts at native host size when it fits your display.
GET CONNECTED
From download to desktop.
Start with two Windows computers on a trusted local network.
- 1
Download & unzip.
Extract the ZIP on both computers. It contains the host, viewer, README and licence. No installer needed.
- 2
Start the host.
Run
tidedesk-host.exeon the computer you want to reach. Note its address and access code. Allow access on your private network if Windows Firewall asks. - 3
Connect the viewer.
Run
tidedesk-view.exeon your other computer. Enter the host address and code, then compare the first-connection fingerprint with the host.
Away from your local network? There is no built-in relay yet. See the internet access guide for network and VPN setup.
BEFORE YOU CONNECT
A few things
to know.
Is TideDesk ready for everyday use?
It is an early alpha, not a production remote-administration tool. Automated checks run for releases, but real-world testing is still ongoing. One viewer can connect at a time. Report a problem on GitHub.
Why does Windows show “Unknown publisher”?
The published alpha executables are unsigned. Check your release notes for signing status and compare the SHA-256 checksum. A checksum checks file integrity; it is not a publisher signature. Microsoft Store distribution is being prepared, but no Store download is available yet.
Does it change my screen resolution?
No. The viewer starts at the host’s native pixel size when it fits, and scales down when needed. A 2560 × 1600 host can appear as a smaller window on a 4K display. You can resize the window without changing the host resolution.
Can I turn off mouse and clipboard sharing?
Yes. They have separate settings and configurable shortcuts. Defaults are Ctrl+Alt+C for clipboard sharing and Ctrl+Alt+M for mouse control while the remote window is focused. Clipboard sharing starts disabled. The host can also deny these permissions.
What isn’t supported yet?
Linux and mobile clients, a built-in relay, file transfer and multiple simultaneous viewers are not available. Clipboard sharing is text-only. TideDesk does not control Windows UAC prompts or the login screen. Permanent custom passwords, 2FA and an encoder selector are planned, not implemented. See the technical roadmap; future features have no promised delivery date.
Should I update both computers?
Keeping host and viewer on the same release is recommended. Check the release notes for protocol compatibility before updating. The download button checks for the newest complete Windows release, including alpha releases; if that check is unavailable, it opens GitHub Releases.
BEFORE YOU DOWNLOAD
Know what you’re running.
Code signing
The published alpha executables are unsigned. Microsoft Store MSIX distribution is being prepared. Store packages will be signed by Microsoft after certification; that does not sign the separate GitHub ZIP. No Store listing is live yet.
Cristian Girlea maintains the project and reviews releases. See the repository’s code-signing policy for the build and approval process.
Privacy
The app sends screen, system audio, input and optional text clipboard data between the computers you connect. Settings are stored locally. Clipboard contents are not logged.
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