NoMachine

What is NoMachine?

NoMachine is a remote desktop application for macOS that helps you access and control another computer over a local network or the internet. It is used by home users, support staff, and professionals who need to work on files, apps, and desktop sessions from a different device. The app supports connections to Windows, macOS, and Linux systems, and NoMachine also provides terminal access in current products. Common tasks include opening a remote desktop, transferring files, helping someone troubleshoot a computer, and working on a machine that is physically elsewhere. On Mac, it functions as a native desktop app for starting and managing remote connections rather than as a web-only service. NoMachine S.a.r.l. publishes the product for desktop and mobile platforms.

Key features

• Connect to remote Windows, Mac, and Linux desktops
• Control another computer over a local network or the internet
• Transfer files between local and remote machines
• Use remote terminal access for command-line sessions
• Provide remote assistance and collaborative desktop sharing
• Resume recent connections from a saved machines list

Safety overview

Status: Mostly safe

NoMachine is legitimate remote access software, and network access plus remote-control behavior are normal for its purpose. Because it can display and control another computer, use it only on machines and accounts you trust, protect remote accounts with strong passwords, and review any unattended-access settings you enable. Removing it will stop remote desktop and terminal connections from this Mac and may also disable any related background components it installed.

Recommendation: Keep NoMachine if you use this Mac to reach another computer or to offer remote support. If you no longer use remote access, you can remove it to reduce background activity and network-facing software on the Mac.

Common paths

• /Applications/NoMachine.app

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