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vncviewer

Vncviewer is a command line tool that allows users to remotely access and control another computer's desktop using the Virtual Network Computing (VNC) protocol. It enables users to view graphical desktops and interact with them as if they were physically present at the remote machine. This tool is primarily used for system administration, technical support, or for accessing computers over a network or the internet. Vncviewer supports various operating systems, including Linux, Windows, and macOS. It provides a straightforward and intuitive interface, making it easy for users to connect to remote systems. The tool supports encryption and authentication methods to ensure secure connections between the local and remote machines. Vncviewer can be extensively customized, allowing users to control display quality, compression settings, and input devices for an optimized user experience.

List of commands for vncviewer:

  • vncviewer:tldr:41a37 vncviewer: Launch a VNC client which connects to a host on a given port.
    $ vncviewer ${host}::${port}
    try on your machine
    explain this command
  • vncviewer:tldr:8f886 vncviewer: Launch a VNC client which connects to a host on a given display.
    $ vncviewer ${host}:${display_number}
    try on your machine
    explain this command
  • vncviewer:tldr:ecfab vncviewer: Launch a VNC client with a specific screen geometry.
    $ vncviewer --geometry ${width}x${height} ${host}:${display_number}
    try on your machine
    explain this command
  • vncviewer:tldr:f3e66 vncviewer: Launch in full-screen mode.
    $ vncviewer -FullScreen ${host}:${display_number}
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