How to Install and Configure VNC

VNC (Virtual Network Computing) enables you to use your keyboard and mouse to interact with a graphical desktop environment on a remote server. It makes managing files, software, and settings on a remote server easier for users who are not yet comfortable with the command line. In this guide, you’ll set up TightVNC on your server and connect to it securely through an SSH tunnel. Choose your operating system to get started.

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