{"id":129571,"date":"2020-04-17T07:00:10","date_gmt":"2020-04-17T12:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=129571"},"modified":"2020-04-15T13:58:49","modified_gmt":"2020-04-15T18:58:49","slug":"parsec-remote-access-software-for-video-editors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/parsec-remote-access-software-for-video-editors\/","title":{"rendered":"This Remote Access Video Game Software Also Works for Video Editing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Parsec, a free service designed for playing video games remotely, is the solution for video editors who need to access their work machines from home.<\/h2>\n

Working from home isn’t always easy for video editors, especially when their home setup pales in comparison to their powerful editing rigs at the office.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s where Parsec\u2019s remote access service<\/a> comes in, enabling anyone to log into their work computer remotely (from most computers). Let’s see what it’s about.<\/p>\n

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How Does It Work?<\/h3>\n

To get started, download the client<\/a> on both the host and guest computers. Next, create an account. The client is compatible with all major operating systems; it\u2019s even possible to use the software on a Raspberry Pi 4, a tiny computer the size of a credit card that costs about $40.<\/p>\n

If all you have at home is a Chromebook, you can use the client through the Chrome browser, or you could download the app from the Google Play Store, but only if your Chromebook is compatible with Android apps. I logged into my desktop via the Chrome browser on a Chromebook, and the screen froze a few times due to a slow network, which I didn’t experience when using the Android app from the same device.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re already working from home, you\u2019ll have to quickly pop into the office (if allowed to do so in your area) to download Parsec and adjust a few settings on the host computer. Namely, you’ll need to increase the bandwidth limit. Anything above 10 Mbps will make the experience smoother \u2014 at 10 Mbps, the service will heavily compress audio and video files.<\/p>\n

\"Settings\"<\/a>

You’ll want to increase the bandwidth limit from 10 Mbps to 25 or 50 Mbps, if possible. You’ll need a fast internet connection for a smooth experience.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

For the service to operate at its best, you’ll need a fast internet connection for the host computer and the computer accessing remotely. While a wired connection isn’t necessary for either the host or guest computer, it’s recommended, and it will lead to less frame stuttering, audio skips, and frozen screens.<\/p>\n

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But, Does It Actually Work?<\/h3>\n

The YouTube channel Linus Tech Tips \u2014 a popular tech channel with over 10 million subscribers \u2014 recently made a video featuring Parsec. Their video editors ran Parsec through the gauntlet, and their opinions were mostly positive. Linus and his video editors lauded the service for its responsiveness. When it comes to editing video, it just works. One video editor on the team said he felt like he was working from the office and that there was no difference.<\/p>\n