Remote Desktop on Mac

Did you know that Mac OS X comes with a fully integrated VNC server and client for quick and easy remote desktop access? I came across the need to use remote desktop connection with my iMac at home once I was away for the holiday season. It was pretty easy to set things up on Mac OS X so here's a quick run down of what you have to do in order to get full remote desktop access to your home Mac:

1. Optional: Install the fantastic DynDNS client, enter your credentials and domain information. Your Mac can now be accessed using the domain registered at DynDNS even in case you only have a dynamic IP address.
2. In case you're behind a router, make sure you enable port forwarding to your Mac on port 5900, the default VNC port.
3. Open your Mac's system settings and open the Sharing settings.
4. Enable Screen sharing and specify which user should be allowed to login remotely.
5. You're now ready to go! Get another Mac and open the Finder. Choose "Connect with server" from the "Go to" menu and enter "vnc://".
6. In case things are working properly, the login form will be displayed. The user credentials are the same that you use when working with your Mac directly (ie. without a remote connection).

Obviously, you should make sure that no user accounts with empty passwords are allowed to login remotely. Enjoy!