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Remote access solutions

Discussion in 'Tilted Gear' started by Zweiblumen, Aug 18, 2012.

  1. Zweiblumen

    Zweiblumen Slightly Tilted

    Location:
    Iceland
    I'm looking for something I can use to gain access to my home computer(s), from work or where ever? I have heard of LogMeIn but wanted to know what other options there are. I don't need to be able to connect from my phone and currently I'm only using Windows.
     
    Zweiblumen, Aug 18, 2012
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  2. Lordeden

    Lordeden Part of the Problem

    Location:
    Redneckhell, NC
    The two I use is Logmein and Teamviewer. There is also gotomypc, but I think it's pay for use. Teamviewer is great for one-shot access but it can be setup for reuse on a daily basis. It will stop you from using it if you use it to much.

    I really recommend logmein, I use it everyday, it's also super easy to use. Hell, the thing I like the most about it, is that you can make shortcuts on your desktop like a bookmark for a website. Double click on it and it opens up to your pc. It's also free for unlimited use for personal.
     
    Lordeden, Aug 18, 2012
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  3. Smackre

    Smackre Vertical

    Location:
    Ghutt, Ohio
    I will second logmein. I use it for my home pc/work pc/work server. Free and works good.
     
    Smackre, Aug 22, 2012
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  4. Craven Morehead

    Craven Morehead Very Tilted

    Location:
    third rock from the sun
    Craven Morehead, Aug 22, 2012
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  5. Zweiblumen

    Zweiblumen Slightly Tilted

    Location:
    Iceland
    Nice idea but I think this requires actions on both ends similar to crossloop. But this brought to my attention that crossloop has remote access like LogMeIn (free for 1 computer)
     
    Zweiblumen, Aug 23, 2012
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  6. THEPRISEINFERNO

    ThePriseInferno Slightly Tilted

    +1 for LogMeIn. My friends (at a technological school, in an IT degree) rant and rave about how awesome it is.
     
    ThePriseInferno, Aug 27, 2012
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  7. ROSSBRENTWOOD

    RossBrentwood New Member

    Location:
    Portland, OR
    Standard Remote Desktop protocol and Apple Remote Desktop work fine, assuming you're willing to punch a hole in your firewall.

    Chances are, you already have the software on your computer. No need for clunky third party stuff.

    If your desire for remote access is related to content, store it on Google Drive or something.
     
    RossBrentwood, Aug 29, 2012
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  8. Lordeden

    Lordeden Part of the Problem

    Location:
    Redneckhell, NC
    I only use RDP for internal use or if I'm connected via a secured VPN. I can't do that at my house as I'm not allowed a static IP address for my home. I'd rather use third party programs and run it over port 80.

    I really don't think logmein is clunky, setup is smooth (and can be pushed remotely) and I've never had a problem with it. Like I said before, the shortcut option seals the deal for me.
     
    Lordeden, Aug 29, 2012
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  9. Zweiblumen

    Zweiblumen Slightly Tilted

    Location:
    Iceland
    I think you can get around the static ip address in more than one way.
    I too only use RDP on local network or over VPN, but currently I don't have anything at home to setup VPN against other wise I would be going that route.
     
    Zweiblumen, Aug 31, 2012
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