VNC or Virtual Network Computing is a client server software package for accessing remote network to graphical desktops. TightVNC, a free remote control software package is the enhanced version of VNC software. TightVNC allows the users to view the desktop of a remote machine and control it with local mouse and keyboard.

TightVNC is free software with license from GPL. Since the full source code of the software is available, anybody can use the software by simply downloading it from the Internet.

TightVNC is useful for remote administration, remote customer support, education and many other purposes.

TightVNC is available for both Windows and Unix operating system. It is an actively developed and well-maintained software, fully compatible with the standard RFB protocol used in VNC. TightVNC is also compatible with other VNC software.

Following are the features of TightVNC:
· File transfer from local machine to TightVNC server and vise-versa
· Efficient compression algorithm optimize the software for slow and medium speed connection
· Compression levels can be configured depending on processor power and connection speed
· Improved web browser access
· Full control on passwords for authentication
· Advanced settings from WinVNC GUI

TightVNC allows you to access your machine from anywhere throughout the world provided your machine is connected to the Internet.