RustDesk is a free and open-source remote desktop software that allows you to control your computer from anywhere, anytime. It's a lightweight and feature-rich application that comes with built-in file transfer, multi-monitor support, and more. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install RustDesk on POP! OS.
Before you start with the installation process, make sure that your system is up to date.
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
First, you need to go to the RustDesk website and download the latest version of the application. You can download it from the following link:
https://rustdesk.com/
Before installing RustDesk, you need to install two dependencies - GTK3 and VTE. You can install them using the following command:
sudo apt install libgtk-3-0 libvte-2.91-0
Once you have downloaded RustDesk, navigate to the folder where you have saved the file. Right-click on the file and select "Open with Software Install" from the context menu.
This will open the installation window. Click on the "Install" button to begin the installation process.
After the installation is complete, you can launch RustDesk from the Applications menu. You can also launch it from the terminal by typing the following command:
rustdesk
This will open the RustDesk window, where you can enter the remote target address, username, and password to connect to the remote machine.
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install RustDesk on POP! OS. RustDesk is an easy-to-use and powerful remote desktop application that offers various features and functionalities to control your computer from anywhere, anytime.
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