bVNC is a robust, secure, and open-source VNC and SSH Remote Desktop client that's compatible with Windows, Linux, Mac, and other operating systems equipped with a VNC server. If you're looking to use bVNC on iOS or macOS, you can now access the Pro version at this link. By purchasing bVNC Pro, you not only enhance your remote desktop experience but also support the ongoing development of this GPL open-source software.

For the latest updates and changes, check out the release notes at GitHub. If you're interested in older versions or need to report bugs, you can find everything you need at the releases and issues sections on GitHub. Instead of leaving negative reviews, we encourage you to ask your questions on our forum, where the community can benefit from the discussion.

For those exploring other remote desktop solutions, don't miss out on checking my RDP client, aRDP, available on the Google Play Store. If you're managing Proxmox or oVirt environments, consider using Opaque, which you can also find on the Google Play Store.

bVNC offers an extensive range of features designed to optimize your remote desktop experience:

• Compatibility: Works seamlessly with Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD, or any other OS with a VNC server installed.
• Security: The Pro version includes master password support and multi-factor SSH authentication to keep your connections secure.
• Intuitive Controls: Multi-touch control over the remote mouse, including one-finger tap for left-click, two-finger tap for right-click, and three-finger tap for middle-click. Drag/drop and scroll functionality are also supported with ease.
• Customization: Features like pinch-zoom, force landscape mode, immersive mode, and the ability to keep the screen awake enhance usability.
• Dynamic Resolution: Allows for dynamic resolution changes, enabling control over virtual machines from BIOS to OS.
• Enhanced Security: Supports SSH tunneling, AnonTLS, and VeNCrypt for secure connections, offering high-grade encryption superior to RDP and preventing man-in-the-middle attacks.
• Performance: Tight and CopyRect encodings ensure quick updates, with the ability to reduce color depth over slow links for better performance.
• Integration: Copy/paste integration, Samsung DEX support, and various keyboard shortcuts like Alt-Tab and Ctrl+Space capture.
• Versatility: Supports most VNC servers, including TightVNC, UltraVNC, TigerVNC, and RealVNC, as well as Mac OS X's built-in remote desktop server (ARD).
• User Interface: Offers zoomable, fit to screen, and one-to-one scaling modes, along with multiple input modes for different user preferences.
• Additional Features: View-only mode, in-app help, and support for the Hacker's Keyboard for an enhanced typing experience.

For detailed setup instructions on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X, visit the following resources:

• Windows:

  • Plain VNC: Link
  • Secure VNC over VeNCrypt: Link
  • Secure VNC over SSH: Link

• Linux:

  • Plain VNC (Remote Desktop on Ubuntu): Link
  • AutoX Secure VNC over SSH: Link

• Mac OS X Remote Desktop:

  • Plain VNC: Link
  • Secure VNC over SSH: Link

The source code for bVNC is available on GitHub, ensuring transparency and community involvement in its development.

What's New in the Latest Version v5.5.8

Last updated on Oct 24, 2024

• v5.5.8: Bugfix for master password crash
• v5.5.7: Stability improvements
• v5.5.6: Stop asking for Master Password on disconnection
• v5.4.8: Support for ACTION_BUTTON_PRESS and ACTION_BUTTON_RELEASE mouse actions
• v5.4.7: New round icon
• v5.3.5: Improved icon resolution
• v5.3.4: New app banner for Android TV; fix for toolbar position not restored
• v5.3.3: Back button disconnects on Android TV; show default settings icon on Android TV; new show keyboard icon and function for Android TV