Remote session to a lab computer using Screen Sharing

This guide takes into account that you already booked the computer on which you want to connect to. If not please follow this guide : How to reserve a lab or edit suite computer for remote sessions

In order to connect remotely to an edit suite or  lab computer, you’ll need to connect to Concordia’s network through VPN. How to connect to Concordia’s VPN

We recommend using NoMachine remote desktop software instead of Screen Sharing, so you can hear audio and have a better image quality. Use Screen Sharing as a second choice.

To connect remote using NoMachine: Remote Session to a Lab Computer using NoMachine

Double click the vncloc file you downloaded previously.

You may see the following screen with both the username and password pre-populated, simply click Sign In.

Sign in with your CDA credentials.

Once signed in to the computer, wait 30 seconds or so for the desktop to be refreshed and present you with the customized lab computer environment. Please read the desktop picture notice.

Then once finished, please log out of your session from the Apple menu.