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Apple includes a VNC server in every edition of Mac OS X 10.4 and later. You can start the server through a discrete check box in the Sharing preferences.
This article refers to Mac OS X 10.4, aka Tiger. More recent versions are available on our VNC on Mac OS X page.
A VNC server lets you control your Mac from another computer. The other computer does not need to be a Mac; it can be a Windows PC.
There are a number of VNC servers available for the Mac. These are no longer needed with Mac OS X 10.4 and later.
The VNC server built into your Mac is free, easy to switch on, and supported by Apple.
Starting the Mac OS X VNC Server
Launch the System Preferences.
Screenshot 1: Launch System Preferences
Select the Sharing preferences.
Screenshot 2: Open the Shared preferences.
Enable Apple Remote Desktop within the Services panel.
Screenshot 3: Enabled Apple Remote Desktop.
Enable VNC viewers may control screen with password: in the Access Privileges… sheet.
Screenshot 4: Enabled VNC viewers.
Enter a hard to guess pass phrase. You will need this to connect from the remote computer.
Click OK to save your settings.
You are now running a VNC server and can connect remotely to your Mac.
To connect you need a VNC viewer. Thankfully these are numerous and many are free.
Try the oddly named Chicken of VNC — Wikipedia claims the name is a play on words referencing the Chicken of the Sea Tuna brand.
Why mention this?
The built-in VNC server on Mac OS X appears to be a little known feature. For administrators, and those looking after Macs for distant family members, VNC is fantastic.
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If you are looking for an easier, or one off, means of remote access, take a look at Fog Creek's Copilot service.
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The script explains what it will do and then pauses before it does it. Read about other installation options.
What Does Homebrew Do?
Homebrew installs the stuff you need that Apple (or your Linux system) didn’t.
Homebrew installs packages to their own directory and then symlinks their files into /usr/local.
Homebrew won’t install files outside its prefix and you can place a Homebrew installation wherever you like.
It's all Git and Ruby underneath, so hack away with the knowledge that you can easily revert your modifications and merge upstream updates.
Homebrew complements macOS (or your Linux system). Install your RubyGems with gem and their dependencies with brew.
'To install, drag this icon...' no more. brew cask installs macOS apps, fonts and plugins and other non-open source software.
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