Don’t run away just cause you saw the word “Remote Access”! Remote Access is a method used to connect to and use your computer from anywhere – remotely. For any IT Professional, this is the main method we use to fix computer problems and diagnose issues. Do you think we want to actually get up and walk somewhere to fix something? No way!
However, this can be used easily by just about anyone to connect to their home pc (or work PC) from anywhere in the world. Please note, your systems administrator may not allow you to install this on your work PC though for security reasons. But for your home PC, its invaluable. Heck, nowadays you can pretty much get to your home PC from your iPhone or Blackberry!
Interested in Remote Access? Well…
Who should use this
Business: As an IT Professional, I use this profusely to monitor several servers in different places. I also use it to access my own home computer. If you do not want to use clunky VPN setups and configurations in business, just to get access to a server – then use LogMeIn. Besides, it’s free anyways even if you use it for business. Although the business packages aren’t expensive and have some nice features.
Personal: For you addicted at-homers, you too can use LogMeIn. If you’re away and want to check your computer, you can do so with LogMeIn pretty easily. It’s pretty painless even for newbie’s.
Tech Support: I’ve seen several people add quite a few pcs to their account in an attempt to provide dirt-cheap remote desktop support. This does work. Personally. I have my friends and parents computers on my account, so I can fix any annoying problems from time to time. Being in the Caribbean makes it difficult to fix family and friends computers back in the US!
Why it’s so great!
Hands down – Number 1: It’s easy to use!
The 2nd reason: Easy Setup -- It blasts through all firewalls and network configurations by using LogMeIn servers as an intermediary. No more port-forwarding or making special rules in your router to accommodate for this software. Most remote access software is a pain because of intricate network configurations – LogMeIn solves that by using their secure servers as a middle-man and both the client and host computers meet right in the middle. Pretty awesome huh?
Number 3: Yes it is secure. They use 256bit encryption when sending any data back and forth not to mention SSL. For those of you that don’t know what that means – it mean’s its a good thing! Entirely unlikely any hacker could be snooping your business.
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Again, it’s free. What can it hurt? And you can access your servers or PC’s from anywhere with a laptop and an internet connection. Check out their site.
Tutorial of LogMeIn
Tech Blog PCMech posted a nice YouTube video on the basics of LogMeIn. You should definitely check it out.
Have you used LogMeIn? Have an alternative or easier solution? Let us know
Related Blog’s on the Topic: GoToMyPc vs LogMeIn – LogMeIn coming to Blackberry Storm – AskTheAdmin -- Review on LogMeIn
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8 March 2010 at 5:32 PM
I use a different program for these needs but LogMeIn is a good solution as well. Regardless of which company’s product you go with, the real win with these is the problems they solve and the time they save. I don’t think I would even be able to make a living if not for these products, so I can really attest to their value.
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