Remote desktop connections are great for connecting users together on your network so that you can easily share files, make changes, and use one device while controlling a completely different one. In this article, you'll learn how to configure your computer so that it will accept inbound connections, and you'll also learn how the connection process works. Creating a remote desktop connection is quick and easy, so what are you waiting for?Configuring Your Machine to Accept Remote Desktop ConnectionsThe first step in this process is turning on the remote desktop function in Windows 7 and allowing it to accept connections. To get started, navigate to Start>Control Panel> and then click on "System Security." If you are in the classic view, switch back to category view to see "System Security." After clicking this, make sure you look under the "System" header for "Allow remote access." Click this link.Next, you'll want to make sure that the bottom radio button is selected. It will read, "Allow connections only from computers running Remote Desktop with Network Level Authentication." Once you've selected this option, choose "Apply" at the bottom of the window.Now, you'll want to select the "Select Users..." button near the bottom of the window. In the new window, select "Add..." and then "Advanced..." lastly. The easiest way to locate other people on the network that you'll connect with Remote Desktop with is to just use the "Find Now" button. This will help you search your network for eligible devices that you'll grant access to. Select the user you want to connect with and then select "OK" in all windows open.Connecting to the PC with the Remote Desktop ConnectionOn the other computer that will be connecting to the first one, select Start>All Programs>Accessories> and then "Remote Desktop Connection." This is where you will connect. Enter the network IP address of the comptuer with the remote desktop connection into the "Computer:" field. If you don't know the IP, you can get it in your router settings. Lastly, you'll be able to select, "Connect" and then you can sign on with the proper credentials!