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.
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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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Hope this helps.
Devices and Mac OS X version
VLC media player requires Mac OS X 10.7.5 or later. It runs on any 64bit Intel-based Mac. Previous devices are supported by older releases.
Note that the first generation of Intel-based Macs equipped with Core Solo or Core Duo processors is no longer supported. Please use version 2.0.10 linked below.
Note that the first generation of Intel-based Macs equipped with Core Solo or Core Duo processors is no longer supported. Please use version 2.0.10 linked below.
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Support for NPAPI plugins was removed from all modern web browsers, so VLC's plugin is no longer maintained. The last version is 3.0.4 and can be found here. It will not receive any further updates.
Older versions of Mac OS X and VLC media player
We provide older releases for users who wish to deploy our software on legacy releases of Mac OS X. You can find recommendations for the respective operating system version below. Note that support ended for all releases listed below and hence they won't receive any further updates.
Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
Use VLC 2.2.8. Get it here.
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
Use VLC 2.0.10. Get it for PowerPC or 32bit Intel.
Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger
Mac OS X 10.4.7 or later is required
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Use VLC 0.9.10. Get it for PowerPC or Intel.
Mac OS X 10.3 Panther
QuickTime 6.5.2 or later is required
Use VLC 0.8.6i. Get it for PowerPC.
Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar
Use VLC 0.8.4a. Get it for PowerPC.
Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah and 10.1 Puma
Use VLC 0.7.0. Get it for PowerPC.