remote desktop software

[/rɪˈmoʊt ˈdɛsktɑp ˈsɔftweər/]
nounpl: remote desktop software applications
software de área de trabalho remota
1. Computer application that allows a user to connect to and control another computer from a distance over a network or internet connection
The IT department uses remote desktop software to provide technical support to employees working from home.
O departamento de TI utiliza software de área de trabalho remota para fornecer suporte técnico aos funcionários que trabalham de casa.
2. Technology that enables viewing and controlling a distant computer's screen and files as if physically present at that machine
Remote desktop software has become essential for modern workplace flexibility and business continuity.
O software de área de trabalho remota tornou-se essencial para a flexibilidade do local de trabalho moderno e continuidade dos negócios.
Remote desktop software has become increasingly important in both American and Brazilian corporate cultures, particularly following the rise of remote work and hybrid office models post-2020. In Brazil, the adoption has been significant in larger corporations and tech companies in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The term is typically used formally in business and IT contexts in both countries, though technical professionals may use the English acronym 'RDP' interchangeably.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
remote access softwareremote control softwarescreen sharing softwarevirtual desktop softwareRDP client
Antonyms / Antônimos
local softwareon-site application

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
software de área de trabalho remota
Standard formal usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil IT Industry
software de desktop remoto
Common shortened form used in technical contexts
Portugal
software de computador remoto
Portuguese variation emphasizing 'computador' rather than 'área de trabalho'
Technical Communities
RDP (Protocolo de Desktop Remoto)
Often referred to by acronym in both countries

Related Words

VPN (virtual private network)cloud computingcybersecuritynetwork administrationtelecommutingscreen sharing

Related Idioms & Phrases

connect remotely
log in from afar
take control of a machine
access your desktop anywhere
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