The computer is capable of 'remote access'. [=it is possible to become connected to this computer from another place]
The mission is to transport medical supplies to 'remote' areas/places/regions of the globe.
The 'remoteness' of his location made it hard for rescuers to reach him.
(..) ...is using his computer to turn our lights on and off. Huh. Well, that's handy. Um, here's a question. Why? Because we can. Oh! They found the remote-control cars. - But wait, wait, what's on top of them? - Wireless webcams. Wave hello. The monster truck is out of Austin, Texas... (..)2008 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: The Cooper-Hofstadter Polarization Season: 1 Episode 9