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Where to Save Your Files on a Cloud Desktop

Short answer: Save your work on the data drive — usually D: or E:, depending on your package. That is the drive we intend your files to live on. Do not save to a redirected drive that appears during an RDP session: those belong to whichever computer you are sitting at, and a file saved…

Save Your Connection Settings and Make a .rdp Shortcut

Short answer: Set up your printers, drives, sound and monitors once, then click Save on the General tab of Remote Desktop Connection. Better still, click Save As to create a .rdp file on your desktop — double-clicking it connects with every setting already correct. Applies to: Windows Remote Desktop Connection · Mac, iPad and Android…

Tiny Text on a 4K Screen: High-DPI Scaling Explained

Short answer: If your cloud desktop looks microscopic on a 4K screen or a Retina MacBook, the fix is Windows display scaling on the cloud desktop, not your monitor settings. On Windows clients, also make sure your RDP client is DPI-aware. Sign out and back in for scaling changes to take full effect. Applies to:…

Print to PDF from Your Cloud Desktop (and Get the File)

Short answer: Press Ctrl+P, choose Microsoft Print to PDF, and save the file somewhere you can reach — a redirected drive or a cloud storage folder. Then open it on your own machine and print. This works from every device, including browser sessions and phones, and never depends on a driver. Applies to: All connection…

Linux: Connect to Your Cloud Desktop with Remmina or FreeRDP

Short answer: Install Remmina (or FreeRDP directly), add a connection using the RDP protocol, enter the address of your desktop and your Windows username and password, and connect. Clipboard, drives, printers and sound all redirect — Linux clients support the full set. Applies to: Linux desktops · Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, Mint and others · Infosaic…