Remote PC Access

AnteCantelope

I'd like to be able to access my PC over the internet, for a couple of reasons: run programs there that I can't install on my netbook, run stuff while at work, and to be able to use my netbook as a remote control for my PC while in my house.
I've googled remote pc access, and a ton of programs come up, but I'm not sure which can be trusted, and if some are better than others. Does anyone have any recommendations?

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AnteCantelope

mcdermott wrote: »

I've used VNC (RealVNC, actually) in the past. It works well. No idea what kind of security concerns there might be, though...perhaps others can chime in.

It's just that I work in a high school, so if someone gets on my computer there could be child protection issues, so I need to know I'm not downloading something that's going to open my computers up to remote access from anywhere.

Also, it would be ideal if this could be done without installing anything on the computer that accesses my PC. I can install whatever on my computer at home, but might be using any of 100ish computers to access it, so something with web-based access or something would be great.

Abracadaniel

I'm partial to LogMeIn's free service. Browser-based remote login through their site. Easy to install client.

AnteCantelope

Smart Hero wrote: »

I'm partial to LogMeIn's free service. Browser-based remote login through their site. Easy to install client.

That sounds great, but they seem to be down at the moment.

Abracadaniel

Page is launching fine from here

logmein.com

AnteCantelope

Smart Hero wrote: »

Page is launching fine from here

logmein.com

Trying it from home now and it's working. Hopefully that doesn't mean that it was blocked at work, I didn't get the 'blocked site' error.

warban

Another Alt program to use is TeamViewer. Works well with little configuration.

citizen059

Yeah, we use Teamviewer where I work. I have it on my desktops at home and work, on my work laptop, on my wife's laptop, on my kid's computer, and also on my iPad. It's quite handy.

TheKoolEagle

i've used logmein, teamviewer, and mostly beamyourscreen.

For your use logmein or teamviewer would be a good choice, beamyourscreen is more for setting up presentations with other people and would cost you a yearly license.

bowen

Remote Desktop is the best in terms of speed usually, it limits what you can run in RDP mode though, some DX things won't open at all. But if we're talking about just opening up firefox or something then you'd be fine.

K0dos

I have used logmein quite a bit before the free version will do all the things you need. I have used it off and on for a few years. You don't get audio or file transfer with the free version but you get 30 days of the pro version for free. I have also used gotomypc and it works really well too but has no free version. They also have a 30 day trial so you can try it out before buying something.

Azio

If the machine runs XP Pro, Vista Business, Vista Ultimate, or 7 Pro you might as well just use Remote Desktop. It's built in.

AnteCantelope

I'm only on 7 premium, unfortunately. I saw that Pro had remote desktop, but it's something like $150 extra, and I just didn't figure it was worth it.