能否用网线连接MacBook Pro与Windows 10以流畅使用MRD玩游戏？

Absolutely, you can connect your MacBook Pro and Windows 10 device directly via an Ethernet cable to get a far more stable, low-latency connection for Microsoft Remote Desktop (MRD)—this is a perfect fix for WiFi-induced lag when gaming. Here's how to set it up and optimize the experience:

Step 1: Prepare Your Hardware #

• Grab a Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cable (modern network adapters support auto-MDI/X, so you don’t need a special crossover cable).
• If your MacBook Pro has no built-in Ethernet port, use a USB-C to Ethernet adapter (Apple’s official one or a reliable third-party option works fine). For Windows devices without an Ethernet port, you’ll need a USB-to-Ethernet adapter too.

Step 2: Assign Static IP Addresses #

Since there’s no router to handle DHCP, you’ll need to manually set matching IPs on both devices to ensure they can communicate:

On MacBook Pro: #

1. Open System Preferences > Network.
2. Select the Ethernet adapter from the left sidebar.
3. Set "Configure IPv4" to Manually.
4. Enter:
   • IP Address: 192.168.1.2
   • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
   • Router: Leave blank (or enter your Windows device’s IP later if needed)
5. Click Apply to save changes.

On Windows 10: #

1. Open Settings > Network & Internet > Ethernet > Change adapter options.
2. Right-click your Ethernet adapter and select Properties.
3. Find and double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
4. Select "Use the following IP address" and enter:
   • IP Address: 192.168.1.3
   • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
   • Default Gateway: Leave blank
5. Click OK to confirm.

Step 3: Test Connectivity #

• On your Mac, open Terminal and run: ping 192.168.1.3
• On your Windows device, open Command Prompt and run: ping 192.168.1.2
  If you see consistent successful replies, the direct connection is working properly.

Step 4: Configure MRD for Gaming Performance #

1. Open Microsoft Remote Desktop on your Mac.
2. Add a new PC, and in the "PC name" field, enter your Windows device’s static IP (192.168.1.3).
3. Tweak these settings before connecting to reduce lag:
   • Go to Display and lower the resolution (1080p strikes a good balance between quality and speed).
   • Under Audio, select "Play on this Mac" (or disable audio if you don’t need it) and turn off "High-fidelity remote audio".
   • Enable Game Mode (found in advanced settings of newer MRD versions) to prioritize input response over background processes.

Bonus Tips for Smoother Gaming #

• On your Windows device, disable visual effects: Go to System > Advanced system settings > Performance > Settings and select "Adjust for best performance".
• Close unnecessary background apps (like antivirus scans, streaming services) to free up CPU/GPU resources for the game and MRD.
• If you still notice minor lag, try reducing the MRD color depth to 16-bit (under Display settings) to cut down on data transfer.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者rdelrossi