airscott post=70239 wrote: Not a Pi. No config.txt. No "boot section"
 

Even easier on the mini-PC:

1.  Go to Synaptic, install x11vnc
2.  Go to Applications > Internet > X11VNC server
3. Click OK, then follow the instructions in the menu to start x11vnc at startup
4. Add another startup item under System > Preferences > Personal > Startup Applications to define Screen size:  xrandr --fb 1920x1080  (or the screen size you want)

Restart.  You should now be able to log into you VNC server using Remmina on Linux, Remote Desktop on the Mac, ChickenVNC on the Mac, etc. 

These instructions are for UbuntuMATE.  I prefer that Desktop environment.  Easier to navigate than Unity.
 

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