Connecting a Windows Application to online database[Vb.Net] - windows

Question 1 :
Hi, I'm new to "VB.Net" and programming. Me and my friend is developing a Windows Application in VB.NET and we wanted to connect to a online MySql database. We already did it in the same pc[localhost]. But we wanted to know wether is it possible to connect a online MySql database to Vb.net Windows Application (not a web application)?
Question 2:
What is the name used to call Windows Applications that are connected to a online server?
Some examples I know are Steam application and Facebook Messenger.
[Where you can download the application, install and log in to the server.]

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