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articles/lab-services/connect-virtual-machine-chromebook-remote-desktop.md

@@ -1,13 +1,14 @@
 ---
 title: Connect to a lab VM from Chromebook
 titleSuffix: Azure Lab Services
-description: Learn how to connect from a Chromebook to a virtual machine in Azure Lab Services.
+description: Learn how to connect from your Chromebook system to a virtual machine in Azure Lab Services by using RDP.
 services: lab-services
 ms.service: lab-services
 author: ntrogh
 ms.author: nicktrog
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 01/18/2023
+ms.date: 02/28/2024
+#customer intent: As a student or trainee, I want to connect to an Azure Lab Services VM from my Chromebook over RDP in order to use the lab resources.
 ---
 
 # Connect to a VM using Remote Desktop Protocol on a Chromebook
@@ -16,7 +17,7 @@ In this article, you learn how to connect to a lab VM in Azure Lab Services from
 
 ## Install Microsoft Remote Desktop on a Chromebook
 
-To connect to the lab VM via RDP, you use the Microsoft Remote Desktop app.
+To connect to the lab VM by using RDP, you use the Microsoft Remote Desktop app.
 
 To install the Microsoft Remote Desktop app:
 
@@ -34,27 +35,27 @@ Next, you connect to the lab VM by using the remote desktop application. You can
 
 1. On the tile for your VM, ensure the [VM is running](how-to-use-lab.md#start-or-stop-the-vm) and select the **Connect** icon.
 
-    :::image type="content" source="./media/connect-virtual-machine-chromebook-remote-desktop/connect-vm.png" alt-text="Screenshot of My virtual machines page for Azure Lab Services.  The connect icon button on the VM tile is highlighted.":::
+    :::image type="content" source="./media/connect-virtual-machine-chromebook-remote-desktop/connect-vm.png" alt-text="Screenshot of My virtual machines page for Azure Lab Services. The connect icon button on the VM tile is highlighted.":::
 
-1. If you’re connecting to a Linux VM, you'll see two options to connect to the VM: SSH and RDP.  Select the **Connect via RDP** option. If you're connecting to a Windows VM, you don't need to choose a connection option.  The RDP file will automatically start downloading.
+1. When you connect to a Linux VM, you see two options to connect to the VM: SSH and RDP. Select the **Connect via RDP** option. If you're connecting to a Windows VM, you don't need to choose a connection option. The RDP file automatically starts downloading.
 
-    :::image type="content" source="./media/connect-virtual-machine-chromebook-remote-desktop/student-vm-connect-options.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows V M tile for student.  The R D P and S S H connection options are highlighted.":::
+    :::image type="content" source="./media/connect-virtual-machine-chromebook-remote-desktop/student-vm-connect-options.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows V M tile for student with the RDP and SSH connection options highlighted.":::
 
-1. Open the **RDP** file that's downloaded on your computer with **Microsoft Remote Desktop** installed. It should start connecting to the VM.
+1. Open the **RDP** file on your computer with **Microsoft Remote Desktop** installed. It should start connecting to the VM.
 
-    :::image type="content" source="./media/connect-virtual-machine-chromebook-remote-desktop/connect-vm-chromebook.png" alt-text="Screenshot of the Microsoft Remote Desktop app connecting to V M.":::
+    :::image type="content" source="./media/connect-virtual-machine-chromebook-remote-desktop/connect-vm-chromebook.png" alt-text="Screenshot of the Microsoft Remote Desktop app connecting to VM.":::
 
 1. When prompted, enter your username and password.
 
     :::image type="content" source="./media/connect-virtual-machine-chromebook-remote-desktop/password-chromebook.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows the Logon screen where you enter your username and password.":::
 
 1. If you receive a certificate warning, you can select **Continue**.
 
-    :::image type="content" source="./media/connect-virtual-machine-chromebook-remote-desktop/certificate-error-chromebook.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows certificate warning when connecting to lab V M.":::
+    :::image type="content" source="./media/connect-virtual-machine-chromebook-remote-desktop/certificate-error-chromebook.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows certificate warning when connecting to lab VM.":::
 
 1. After the connection is established, you see the desktop of your lab VM.
 
-## Next steps
+## Related content
 
 - As an educator, [configure RDP for Linux VMs](how-to-enable-remote-desktop-linux.md)
 - As a student, [stop the VM](how-to-use-lab.md#start-or-stop-the-vm)

articles/lab-services/connect-virtual-machine-mac-remote-desktop.md

@@ -7,19 +7,20 @@ ms.service: lab-services
 author: ntrogh
 ms.author: nicktrog
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 02/16/2023
+ms.date: 02/28/2024
+#customer intent: As a student or trainee, I want to connect to an Azure Lab Services VM from my Mac over RDP in order to use the lab resources.
 ---
 
 # Connect to a VM using Remote Desktop Protocol on a Mac
 
+In this article, you learn how to connect to a lab VM in Azure Lab Services from a Mac by using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP).
+
 > [!CAUTION]
 > This article references CentOS, a Linux distribution that is nearing End Of Life (EOL) status. Please consider your use and planning accordingly.
 
-In this article, you learn how to connect to a lab VM in Azure Lab Services from a Mac by using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP).
-
 ## Install Microsoft Remote Desktop on a Mac
 
-To connect to the lab VM via RDP, you can use the Microsoft Remote Desktop app.
+To connect to the lab VM by using RDP, you can use the Microsoft Remote Desktop app.
 
 To install the Microsoft Remote Desktop app:
 
@@ -31,19 +32,19 @@ To install the Microsoft Remote Desktop app:
 
 ## Access the VM from your Mac using RDP
 
-Next, you connect to the lab VM by using the remote desktop application. You can retrieve the connection information for the lab VM from the Azure Lab Services website.
+Next, connect to the lab VM by using the remote desktop application. You can retrieve the connection information for the lab VM from the Azure Lab Services website.
 
 1. Navigate to the Azure Lab Services website (https://labs.azure.com), and sign in with your credentials.
 
 1. On the tile for your VM, ensure the [VM is running](how-to-use-lab.md#start-or-stop-the-vm) and select the **Connect** icon.
 
-    :::image type="content" source="./media/connect-virtual-machine-mac-remote-desktop/connect-vm.png" alt-text="Screenshot of My virtual machines page for Azure Lab Services.  The connect icon button on the VM tile is highlighted.":::
+    :::image type="content" source="./media/connect-virtual-machine-mac-remote-desktop/connect-vm.png" alt-text="Screenshot of My virtual machines page for Azure Lab Services with the connect icon button on the VM tile highlighted.":::
 
-1. If you’re connecting to a Linux VM, you'll see two options to connect to the VM: SSH and RDP.  Select the **Connect via RDP** option. If you're connecting to a Windows VM, you don't need to choose a connection option.  The RDP file will automatically start downloading.
+1. When you connect to a Linux VM, you see two options to connect to the VM: SSH and RDP. Select the **Connect via RDP** option. If you're connecting to a Windows VM, you don't need to choose a connection option. The RDP file automatically starts downloading.
 
-    :::image type="content" source="./media/connect-virtual-machine-mac-remote-desktop/student-vm-connect-options.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows V M tile for student.  The R D P and S S H connection options are highlighted.":::
+    :::image type="content" source="./media/connect-virtual-machine-mac-remote-desktop/student-vm-connect-options.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows V M tile for student with the RDP and SSH connection options highlighted.":::
 
-1. Open the **RDP** file that's downloaded on your computer with **Microsoft Remote Desktop** installed. It should start connecting to the VM.
+1. Open the **RDP** file on your computer with **Microsoft Remote Desktop** installed. It should start connecting to the VM.
 
     :::image type="content" source="./media/how-to-use-classroom-lab/connect-linux-vm.png" alt-text="Screenshot of Microsoft Remote Desktop app connecting to a remote VM.":::
 
@@ -59,7 +60,7 @@ Next, you connect to the lab VM by using the remote desktop application. You can
 
     :::image type="content" source="./media/how-to-use-classroom-lab/vm-ui.png" alt-text="Screenshot of the desktop for a CentOS Linux VM.":::
 
-## Next steps
+## Related content
 
 - As a student, learn to [connect to a VM using X2Go](connect-virtual-machine-linux-x2go.md).
 - As a student, [stop the VM](how-to-use-lab.md#start-or-stop-the-vm).