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The Remote Desktop service allows you to access a Lab computer off-campus. Through this, you will be able to use all software/programs available on the Lab computer. 

In order to connect to remotely connect to a Lab computer desktop using AppsAnywhere, you will need the following: 

AUS VPN for Off Campus Access: https://itfaq.aus.edu/faq/ask?combine=vpn&c= Set-up AppsAnywhere Client: https://itfaq.aus.edu/faq/370 Minimum Operating System requirements: Windows OS: Windows 7 Mac OS: OS X El Capitan (10.11.6)

​Once completed, follow this step-to-step guide to connect to a Remote Desktop: 

NOTE: You will automatically be disconnected if the machine is left inactive for 15 minutes. You won't get access to the same machine every time. 

Step 1: Login to apps.aus.edu (AppsAnywhere)

Step 2: Click on Desktops. 

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If you plan on using your laptop off-campus in the UAE or abroad, please get in touch with the IT about configuring anti-virus updates through VPN ( – when on campus, the updates don’t require user interaction, but it works a little differently when off-campus. We will help ensure that your laptop is always updated so that it does not get affected by malicious software.

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