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Web based Screen sharing

Does that exist ?  I would like to help a relative with some hopefully simple computer things. They have windows 10,  I have Ubuntu, Chromebook or iMac. we both have broadband. So , without installing any software on either of our systems is there a non advert type web based screen sharing tool we can both use? I could even have them on phone at same time and direct them to do whatever, but I would need to see where their mouse pointer is and what options pop up as without windows 10 I can't replicate the actions my side.

Andrew Craig ● 1661d3 Comments

On Zoom you can do screen sharing. Very easy and you'll be able to see their screen and pointer. You can also share your screen with the other person.

Jeannie Shapiro ● 1661d

Zoom doesn’t allow you to see the other screen pointer under all circumstances, see https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/115004806663-Following-the-presenter-s-pointer-People working in tech support use what is called remote access software to see and do things on another computer. There are some free options.https://www.dnsstuff.com/free-remote-desktop-software

Michael Robinson ● 1661d

Thanks. Chrome sharing with just extensions installed seems simple and ticks the basic view element I will need. Will try it when next get asked.

Andrew Craig ● 1660d