How to Install and Configure VNC

VNC (Virtual Network Computing) enables you to use your keyboard and mouse to interact with a graphical desktop environment on a remote server. It makes managing files, software, and settings on a remote server easier for users who are not yet comfortable with the command line. In this guide, you’ll set up [TightVNC](https://www.tightvnc.com/) on your server and connect to it securely through an SSH tunnel. Choose your operating system to get started.

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