On the advise of a kind forum member, I am posting my question as a new thread...
As the title suggests, what in your opinion is the best (free) application to access a secondary computer/ computer network at home remotely.
Background:
I now have 3 laptops - The newest is a Acer 5920 (160GB HDD - 2008), a Sony Viao (100GB HDD - 2007), and a Toshiba Satellite (~60 GD HDD - 2003). They are all Win XP Pro machines - the Sony is a MCE.
What I want to do is to create a 'data hub' of sorts. When I am travelling, I want to be able to access my work files over the internet from these machines at home (I will travel with the Acer).
I guess, they will also serve as being backup hubs for me. I know...2 laptops to serve as backups? But hey...that's what I have at the moment - though the Sony MB is somewhat fried and is being fixed atm.
Since I am not very savvy with computers, if your recommedations are simple to follow, install and execute, it would be very helpful.
So, what would you recommend?
Thanks
PS: PLease excuse the possibility that this post may seem somewhat incoherent...been a long day. Thx.
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The_Observer 9262 is the best:)
Pcanywhere has always been good.There are free softwares too.
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I would like to second PCAnywhere. It is by far the easiest to setup and use.
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Whatever application you decide to get, make sure to setup all the securities features to prevent that another pcanywhere client access your network, we will never stress this point enough.
I have heard good things about Remote Access 1.0, but I'm not sure if they support Vista, here is the link;
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Great article WackyT, I'll rep you as soon as I can
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Cheers! -
I never thought that aliens smoke
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Well...in that case one live and learns doesn't one!
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Always room to learn more indeed.
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A lot! but don't forget to tell us your experience using the software you will choose to remotely access your home computer.
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It is but be careful, you will have to install also a client application and to do some settings in windows, especially in the firewall, knid of making your computer open to outsiders, which makes your computer vulnerable to intruders. Put it this way, if you have the ability to access your computer remotely, others will do too, so make sure that you get all the security actions straight before you start using it.
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Ok shyster, wake up, is the day now
But don;t you think that using those applications can make your network vulnerable to intruders/hackers -
logmein.com works pretty well and is free. i use it to provide tech support for family members.
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Thank you for reminding me this one, I had completely forgotten it.
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"Best application to access computer remotely"
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by kristalsoldier, May 23, 2008.