looking for a RDP client
from Inucune@lemmy.world to linux@lemmy.ml on 27 Jun 2025 15:31
https://lemmy.world/post/32118539

I made the jump off windows to EndeavourOS. I work from home most days of the week, and as such RDP to my workstation(laptop on a dock nearby).

I need an RDP client that can authenticate to win11 RDP, and support audio/mic to the session. Being able to span dual-screen is a plus.

I can’t install any software on the work PC as I do not want to fall foul of the security team.

RDesktop doesn’t support mic input. Remmina doesn’t appear to authenticate to win11 properly. FreeRDP not updated in 8 years?

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KaninchenSpeed@sh.itjust.works on 27 Jun 2025 15:38 next collapse

You need to change a setting in windows for remmina to work. I don’t remember which one it was but I think it was some where in the remotedesktop settings.

TomatoPotato69@lemmy.ca on 27 Jun 2025 15:41 next collapse

FreeRDP is actively developed: github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP

I use it every day to connect to a Win11 desktop. I don’t pass-through audio/mic so I can’t confirm if that’s working or not.

Thorry84@feddit.nl on 27 Jun 2025 15:56 collapse

+1 for FreeRDP, I use it all the time!

edinbruh@feddit.it on 27 Jun 2025 15:41 next collapse

Have you tried gnome connections? It’s more on the “quick and easy” rather than “professional” side, but maybe it does the job.

Tho I wonder whether it’s more of a windows-side issue… maybe windows 11 requires some kind of online authentication that cannot be implemented by other clients, and maybe this authentication can be turned off. I’m merely speculating here, but I know that remmina works for windows 10 so it’s suspicious.

just_another_person@lemmy.world on 27 Jun 2025 15:56 next collapse

Remmina is one of the best at the moment IMO, but both Gnome and KDE have very capable clients as well.

VoidJuiceConcentrate@midwest.social on 27 Jun 2025 17:32 collapse

seconding remmina, I use it often for RDP activities.

BastingChemina@slrpnk.net on 27 Jun 2025 19:40 next collapse

I am using remmina daily for work, it is working well for me.

pastermil@sh.itjust.works on 28 Jun 2025 02:23 next collapse

KRDC?

[deleted] on 28 Jun 2025 03:36 next collapse

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ikidd@lemmy.world on 28 Jun 2025 03:36 next collapse

FreeRDP not updated in 8 years?

Lolwut?

github.com/FreeRDP/FreeRDP

MonkderVierte@lemmy.zip on 28 Jun 2025 08:52 next collapse

xrdp worked fine for me. Note that it’s a no-nonsense tool: give it the adress and it displays the window with the remote, done.

gnuplusmatt@reddthat.com on 28 Jun 2025 10:27 next collapse

Thincast on flathub?

Krdc is pretty good too

rasmusq@lemmy.ml on 11 Jul 18:53 collapse

I would like to reiterate freerdp - i had to use it because my customer (i am an it consultant) uses a Windows vdi. Had to use openconnect-sso(aur) vpn to log in with the Microsoft account they gave me, in case someone is also desperately trying to avoid having to install windows.