1. Remote Desktop allows users to access a computer remotely as if they were sitting in front of it. This enables users to work from home, collaborate with colleagues, and share computer resources.
2. To use Remote Desktop, a computer running Windows XP Professional must be enabled for remote access. A second computer needs the Remote Desktop Connection software installed.
3. Enabling remote access on a computer involves allowing remote users, adding specific user accounts, and selecting options for sharing resources like drives and printers. The remote computer can then be accessed from another computer using its IP address or name.