How long will TeamViewer stay open?

With TeamViewer 10, idle session timeout is a user-definable option that can be set from 30 minutes to up to eight hours. Supporters and their clients never have to worry about idle sessions remaining open.

Can someone use TeamViewer to access my computer without me knowing?

In general, it is only possible to access your computer if you share your TeamViewer ID and the associated password with another person. Without knowing the ID and password, it is not possible for others to access your computer.

Should a desktop computer be turned off at night?

Leaving your computer on overnight Our recommendation is to turn off your computer when you go to bed, as it saves you a bit of money on your electricity bill. However, for tasks to run during the night (e.g., backup, ScanDisk, Defrag, updates, or a virus scan), you’ll need to leave your computer on while you sleep.

Can you detect if someone is using TeamViewer?

You can tell if someone is connected to your computer via Teamviewer if the Teamviewer panel is visible. On a Mac, it’s in the upper right corner. On Windows, it’s the lower right corner.

How do you remotely see if someone is logged into a computer?

Remotely

1. Hold down the Windows Key, and press “R” to bring up the Run window.
2. Type “CMD“, then press “Enter” to open a command prompt.
3. At the command prompt, type the following then press “Enter“: query user /server:computername.
4. The computer name or domain followed by the username is displayed.

Is it better to sleep or shut down desktop?

Some say leaving a computer on all the time saves wear and tear on the components. While frequent restarts do cause more wear on components, it’s fine to shut your machine down daily. From a maintenance standpoint, shut down at least once a week.

Should a desktop be left on all the time?

“If you use your computer multiple times per day, it’s best to leave it on. “Every time a computer powers on, it has a small surge of power as everything spins up, and if you are turning it on multiple times a day, it can shorten the computer’s lifespan.”

Can TeamViewer see both screens?

TeamViewer’s multi-monitor support allows users to connect to devices with multiple monitors and view these monitors easily.

Should you turn off your desktop every night?

Even if you do keep your laptop in sleep mode most nights, it’s a good idea to fully shut down your computer at least once a week, agrees Nichols and Meister. The more you use your computer, the more applications will be running, from cached copies of attachments to ad blockers in the background.