remote desktop question!!!! please help,!!!!

[spiritcrusher33]

Ok got a few questions bout remote desktop...( im new to it )

Ok here is the deal..I have my acer netbook running xp home. at my mothers house 11 miles away..its currently dl'ing torrents.. <-----just some tv shows and such i like.. and the 2 macgyver movies.lol anyway is there a way to say log into to my acer from my diamond and check the status of my torrents etc.. using remote desktop? and if so anyone have a simple guide on how to do this..?

many thanks ahead of time... this will save me gas from driving back and forth once a day to check on my acer and the status off the torrents... thanks