Workbench
Workbench is a remote desktop application from Astropad that lets you control a Mac from another Mac, iPad, or iPhone over the internet. It is designed for headless Mac setups, Mac mini and Mac Studio users who want to access their machines without an external monitor, and people managing multiple Macs remotely. Workbench provides on-screen keyboard input, voice dictation, multiple-display support, and does not require any hardware beyond an internet connection. It runs in the background to keep a remote connection available, making it ideal for developers and creative professionals who work across multiple machines.
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1 suggestionWorkbench from Astropad has native Apple Silicon support and is actively maintained. The vendor's product page confirms it requires macOS 15 or later and notes that "Apple Silicon is strongly preferred," with Intel Macs supported but limited to the LIQUID codec. Download the current version from astropad.com — the installer will serve the native build on M-series Macs. If you are currently running an older Intel-only build under Rosetta, update immediately to get full performance and codec options. The application is regularly updated, so keeping it current also ensures compatibility with the latest macOS versions and the removal of Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028).
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