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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:
- Parsec: Best cost-to-performance ratio ($10/month, 80ms latency).
- *Use:* Competitive Mode (`Ctrl+Shift+Alt+C`) for sub-100ms.
2. For Enterprise Trading Floors:
- Teradici: Military-grade security + 45ms latency.
- *Requires:* NVIDIA/AMD GPU for PCoIP acceleration.
3. For Webinar-Style Monitoring:
- Zoom Pro: Easy attendee management (but locks host PC).
4. For Self-Hosted Privacy:
- 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:
- Texas PC: Install host app → Enable “Hosting” + “Competitive Mode”.
- Your PC: Connect via peer ID → `Ctrl+Shift+Alt+M` to toggle monitors.
2. Zero-Disruption Guarantee:
- 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