Use remote desktop to connect to your PC from anywhere

If you have Windows XP Professional installed in your PC, have you noticed that it includes a built-in software ‘Microsoft's remote desktop’, which can be used to access your computer from anywhere if you have Internet access. Not only can you access your system, you can actually see and manipulate the desktop environment just as if you were seated in front of the system.
It’s not that difficult or complicated as it sounds. In order to use Remote Desktop to connect to your home computer remotely, it must first be enabled.
1. Enable Remote Desktop
Right click on 'My Computer' then select the 'remote' tab, and check the box entitled 'Allow computers to connect remotely to this computer'.
(Note: please make sure that all of your user accounts are using strong passwords before you enable this option, otherwise anyone with internet access and a Windows system may hack into your computer. Also, before using the 'Select remote users' button, you can select user accounts that have the access to your computer remotely.
2. Now you can just run this program from the run command ‘mstsc’ or from the Programs -> Accessories -> Communication -> Remote Desktop Connection and then use it according to you need.

If you wish to install Remote Desktop Web Connection for older versions of OS, it’s also available.