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ANYDESK or ANYVIEW

1. AnyDesk

Why It’s Good

Lightweight, fast, and tends to perform well even on slower connections.

Easy multi-monitor support: If you have two monitors, your remote partner can switch between them or see them in tabs.

Free for personal use (paid plans for business).

Potential Downsides

The free version is for non-commercial use only.

Slightly simpler interface than TeamViewer but can still feel “techy” for non-IT folks.

2. Splashtop

Why It’s Good

High performance and minimal lag (it’s known for good streaming quality).

Simple multi-monitor handling; you can switch between displays or view them side-by-side.

Multiple products tailored to different needs (personal, business, SOS for support, etc.).

Potential Downsides

The free version is limited to personal use within a local network.

If you need remote access from anywhere, you’ll likely need a paid plan.

3. Chrome Remote Desktop

Why It’s Good

Completely free, and uses your Google account to connect.

Very straightforward to set up: just install the Chrome Remote Desktop extension.

Good enough for basic remote support or personal use.

Potential Downsides

Feature set is minimal compared to TeamViewer (no chat in the app, no file transfer within the session, etc.).

Multi-monitor support is basic: you can switch between monitors but not view both simultaneously in a single combined view.

Top Tools Comparison

Feature Parsec Teradici Zoom Pro RustDesk (Self-Hosted)
————————–————-————-————-———————–
Dual-Screen View ✅ (Independent) ✅ (Independent) ✅ (Paid) ✅
Max Resolution 4K 4K 1080p 4K
Latency (CA→TX) 80-150ms 45-90ms 150-200ms 100-200ms
Local User Works Uninterrupted ✅ ✅ ❌ (Locks screen) ✅
Hardware Encoding NVENC/AMF PCoIP HEVC H.265
Cost $10/month $250/year $150/year Free

Key Selection Criteria

1. For Day Trading:

  1. Parsec: Best cost-to-performance ratio ($10/month, 80ms latency).
  2. *Use:* Competitive Mode (`Ctrl+Shift+Alt+C`) for sub-100ms.

2. For Enterprise Trading Floors:

  1. Teradici: Military-grade security + 45ms latency.
  2. *Requires:* NVIDIA/AMD GPU for PCoIP acceleration.

3. For Webinar-Style Monitoring:

  1. Zoom Pro: Easy attendee management (but locks host PC).

4. For Self-Hosted Privacy:

  1. RustDesk: Free, but needs IT setup (port forwarding/VPN).

Bandwidth Optimization

Tool Dual 1080p (Mbps) Dual 4K (Mbps) Recommended ISP Upload
———————————-—————-————————
Parsec 10-15 20-30 50Mbps+
Teradici 8-12 15-25 30Mbps+
RustDesk 12-18 25-40 100Mbps+

Implementation Guide

1. Parsec Quickstart:

  1. Texas PC: Install host app → Enable “Hosting” + “Competitive Mode”.
  2. Your PC: Connect via peer ID → `Ctrl+Shift+Alt+M` to toggle monitors.

2. Zero-Disruption Guarantee:

  1. On Texas PC:

```powershell 

   reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Parsec" /v "kvm_mode" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
   ```
 - *Effect:* Mirrors screens without input rights (<3% CPU load).

Emergency Backup

If primary tool fails: 1. Texas user shares Screen 1 via Zoom Free. 2. You view Screen 2 via RustDesk direct IP.

Test latency during pre-market hours