Remote Control Software:

There are many options in the market which require subscription; Here are two of them:

1. GoToMyPC
2. Logmein

These Other options are free:

1. UltraVNC: www.uvnc.com
2. TightVNC: www.tightvnc.com

Windows Remote Desktop:

You can also use Windows Remote Desktop with Pro versions of Windows. Home editions do not have this option.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/remote-desktop-connection-faq#1TC=windows-8