Android apps that can control your other devices via local Wifi, or from anywhere via the internet come in handy for remote administration.
A PC-side server needs to be installed on your desktop or laptop and requires Java to be installed in your system. The server is lightweight, only around 2Mb. Also, the server software is portable and runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
RaptorAlpha requires your phone and PC to be connected to the same WiFi router or hotspot. The connection is easy to set up and you can use your phone to scan the QR code displayed on your desktop.