If you have ever tried to set up a virtual private network (VPN) to access a remote computer you will understand the frustions attached to it. But what about when you are on the road or on holidays and you don’t have your computer with you, yet you need to access some files from work or your home server? LogMeIn answers all of your prairs, enabling remote access to your computer from anywhere in the world with internet access.
Here’s how it works: you jump on the net (from any computer) go to the LogMeIn website, enter your log-in details and you are directed to your dashboard. On the dashboard you access any computer in your group. With the free version you can remove control the desktop of your computer enabling you to access files, check emails and just about anything else you would normally do on that remote computer.
The fact that it’s free to use for multiple remote PCs, with reasonable monthly plans if you need more (five computers for $20 per month or $200 per year) makes this remote-access program instantly appealing. The program differs from its competitors in that the application runs in your Web browser.
You must upgrade to take advantage of the file transfer and synchronization abilities, but creative users should be able to find ways around that restriction for small files. Still, for the functionality and the price, LogMeIn is an excellent program.
Within LogMeIn’s list of products is LogMeIn Ignition for IPhone. LogMeIn Ignition for iPhone and iPod touch provides fast, one-click access to your LogMeIn computers, directly from your Apple device. Simply create a LogMeIn account and add the computers you want to access remotely to your account. LogMeIn Ignition for IPhone is not free, but is well worth the $29.99 one-off cost.
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