Changing settings inside the RDP options can create a "shortcut" to better performance, reducing lag which acts as a speed enhancement.
When working inside a Remote Desktop session, standard Windows shortcuts (like Alt+Tab ) often apply only to the local computer. To force these commands to the remote machine, or to escape the remote session, specific shortcuts are required. shortcut remote desktop
| Action | Local Computer Shortcut | Remote Computer Shortcut | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Win + L | Ctrl + Alt + End | | Task Manager | Ctrl + Shift + Esc | Ctrl + Alt + End (then click Task Mgr) | | Switch Windows | Alt + Tab | Alt + Page Up | | Reverse Switch | Alt + Shift + Tab | Alt + Page Down | | Cycle Programs | Alt + Esc | Alt + Insert | Changing settings inside the RDP options can create
The benefits of using Shortcut Remote Desktop include: | Action | Local Computer Shortcut | Remote