Tech fixes · Wi-Fi, Internet & Smart Devices

# How to Securely Access Your Office Computer From Home

Use a business remote access tool with two-step login, or a VPN, and never open Remote Desktop directly to the internet. Often the better fix is moving shared files to the cloud, so there’s nothing to remote into.

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- **Starting price:** From $400

- **Where:** Remote, anywhere in the U.S.

- **Quote:** Fixed price before work starts

## Try this first

- Decide what you need: a few files, one app or the whole desktop
- Move shared files to OneDrive, SharePoint or Google Drive if that’s all you need
- Pick a business remote access tool or VPN with two-step login
- Set the office computer to stay awake
- Limit who can connect and to which computers
- Make sure Remote Desktop isn’t open to the internet

Common causes

- Files and apps that live only on the office computer
- Remote Desktop exposed to the internet, a common ransomware entry point
- Free remote tools with weak security
- Office computers that go to sleep

## When it’s more than a quick fix

If remote access runs line-of-business software or many people need it, design it with security and logging from the start.

### How we fix it remotely

We set up secure remote access or a VPN with two-step login, or move your files to the cloud so remote work is simple.

Get it fixed

## How a remote fix works

1. **Tell us what’s happening:** Two minutes with the form on this page. No account needed.
2. **Get a fixed price:** A personal reply within one business day, with the price agreed before any work starts.
3. **We fix it remotely:** You approve access, follow progress and pay in your private client portal.

## Related services

- [Business Firewall & VPN Setup](https://wisconsintechshop.com/cybersecurity/firewall-vpn-setup/): A properly configured firewall and secure remote access, so staff can work from anywhere without leaving a door open for attackers. (From $400)
- [Remote Tech Support for Home & Home Office](https://wisconsintechshop.com/computer-repair/remote-tech-support/): Fast help without a visit: with your permission, we connect securely to your computer and fix software, email, printing and account problems while you watch. (From $100)
- [Move Your Office File Server to SharePoint, OneDrive or Google Drive](https://wisconsintechshop.com/it-support/file-server-to-cloud-migration/): Retire the aging server or shared drive in the closet. We move your files to SharePoint, OneDrive or Google Drive with the same folders and permissions, so your team can work from anywhere and you stop worrying about that box failing. (From $1,000)

## Questions

### Is Windows Remote Desktop safe?

Over a VPN or gateway with two-step login, yes. Exposed directly to the internet, it’s a frequent target.

### Do I need a VPN?

Not if your files and apps are in the cloud. A VPN helps when you need to reach systems in the office.

### Can you fix this remotely?

We set up secure remote access or a VPN with two-step login, or move your files to the cloud so remote work is simple.

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## Want us to just fix it?

Tell us what’s happening. Most problems like this are fixed remotely, often the same day, and every request gets a personal reply within one business day.

- Big projects and small ones are all welcome
- Fixed-price quotes, no surprise invoices
- You own your code, data and accounts
- A client portal to track progress, invoices and payments
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