Apple Remote Desktop 1.2 - Manual (Page 20)

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m Open applications and documents by using the Open Selected, Open Item, or Open
Application command in the Manage menu.
m Lock the computer screens until you’re ready for the class to begin working by using the
Lock Screen command in the Interact menu.
Getting the Best Performance
To get the best performance when using the Share Screen, Observe, and Control commands:
m Reduce the use of animation on remote computers. For example, you can simplify Dock
preference settings by turning off animation, automatic hiding and showing, and
magnification effects.
m Use fewer colors and a lower screen resolution on the screen you’re sharing.
m Use a sold color for the desktop of the screen you’re sharing.
m Share screens only on local networks. If you share a screen with a computer connected
across a router, screen changes happen more slowly.
m Organize computers you’re administering using Apple Remote Desktop into small groups,
and close the administrator software when not in use. This helps reduce the number of
status queries, thus reducing network traffic.
m Consider using switches instead of hubs to improve performance.
Solving Problems With Apple Remote Desktop
Interpreting Status Messages
The Computer Status window shows a message next to each computer in the current list.
Usually the message shows the name of the active application on the computer, but other
messages may appear.