My favorite SSH clients for Android - and why you need them

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET I regularly need quick access to one of the Linux machines on my local area network, but sometimes I do not have a laptop. If I have my Android phone handy, I do not have to worry about grabbing my laptop or standing at my desk so I can run an SSH command. Also: These 6 Linux apps are the secret sauce to my creative process So, how do you connect via SSH from an Android device? Fortunately, there are a few apps in the Google Play Store that make this process easy. Each app can be installed and used for free, so you can test each one and decide which you prefer. Some apps have free and paid plans, but all can be used for free (with basic features). Let us get to the clients. 1. JuiceSSH JuiceSSH is one of the best SSH clients for Android. This free client offers just the right features to make accessing remote machines a snap. One of my favorite features of JuiceSSH is the ability to quickly enlarge the font using the Volume Up key on you ... Read full article.