Description:
Remote desktop client
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 10.9.10@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@Microsoft |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Networking
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Tags:
remote-access
rdp
windows
networking
administration
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Install:
brew install --cask microsoft-remote-desktop
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About:
Microsoft Remote Desktop is a client application that enables users to securely connect to Windows-based computers and virtual desktops. It provides high-quality display rendering and seamless integration with local resources like microphones, printers, and clipboard sharing. This tool is essential for remote work and IT administration, allowing for efficient management of Windows environments from a macOS device.
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Key Features:
- Secure Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connectivity
- Support for RemoteFX and High Dynamic Range (HDR) displays
- Session management for multiple connections
- Redirection of local peripherals (audio, printers, folders)
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Use Cases:
- Remote work: Accessing a corporate Windows workstation from a personal Mac
- IT Administration: Managing Windows servers or virtual machines remotely
- Technical Support: Troubleshooting issues on a Windows PC from a helpdesk location
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Alternatives:
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Royal TSX
– Offers broader protocol support (SSH, VNC, Web) and advanced credential management in a paid suite.
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Jump Desktop
– Features fluid remote desktop protocols and strong cross-platform support, often preferred for its RDP and VNC implementation.
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| Sep 15, 2025 12:27pm |
10.9.10 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
7d069873 |
| Jul 23, 2024 12:52am |
10.9.9 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
a9dd36a4 |
| Feb 17, 2024 7:27pm |
10.9.6 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
47a14716 |
| Dec 24, 2023 9:24am |
10.9.5 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
9c677338 |
| Oct 23, 2023 10:00am |
10.9.4 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
0ed11c48 |
| Sep 28, 2023 4:43pm |
10.9.3 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
72981d4a |
| Sep 15, 2023 8:32am |
10.9.2 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
9d8caa8c |
| Jun 20, 2023 11:13pm |
10.8.4 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
091de3af |
| Mar 16, 2023 10:38am |
10.8.1 |
0 |
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7317d293 |
| Dec 22, 2022 3:25pm |
10.8.0 |
0 |
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d29a76d8 |
| Oct 25, 2022 9:59pm |
10.7.10 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
f19be430 |
| Aug 10, 2022 11:05am |
10.7.9 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
4d624af4 |
| Jul 27, 2022 1:08pm |
10.7.8 |
0 |
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b9f75ed2 |
| Jun 30, 2022 8:45am |
10.7.7 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
a3789b68 |
| Jun 28, 2022 4:11pm |
10.7.7 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
2ce65767 |
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