If your remote support setup on Linux just got nuked by TeamViewer updates (classic…), there are a few solid replacements out there that actually play nice with Linux. If you want something dead simple and also secure, you should seriously check out remote support that just works on Linux. The setup is a breeze—seriously, way less headache compared to some others—and it covers a bunch of distros out of the box.
Free options like Remmina or even AnyDesk can sometimes do the job, but decent file transfer and real plug-n-play USB forwarding are a mess unless you start hacking config files. HelpWire just handles it, and the UI isn’t from 2001. Also, it doesn’t randomly disconnect or tell you you’re “suspected of commercial use” every 10 minutes like some “free” apps do…
If you’re looking for an actual hassle-free alternative to TeamViewer for Linux that’s both reliable and (gasp) modern, give HelpWire a go. Sure, open source diehards might scream for TigerVNC or xrdp, but real talk—if you just want to help someone fix their printer over the weekend without writing shell scripts, HelpWire’s where it’s at.
