Remote Access Computer Options
You have several options for setting up a remote access computer in your home or home office. Although I use and recommend GoToMyPC for remote access, there are several other good remote access software applications available.
GoToMyPC is the extremely popular remote access program I use. It supports remote printing (to either the printer at the host location or the remote location) and drag-and-drop file transfers. Click the link for my comments about the program.
LogMeIn is a remote access application with a free and a pro version with file transfer, remote printing, and more. I’ve tried this program too, but didn’t find it as nice to use as GoToMyPC.
CrossLoop is a remote access utility with file sharing.
Finally, you can use Remote Desktop, included with Windows XP Pro, Vista, and Windows 7 to connect to your computer across the Internet from nearly any computer, Pocket PC, or Smartphone. Once you’re connected, Remote Desktop gives you mouse and keyboard control over your computer while showing you everything that’s happening on the screen. With Remote Desktop, you can leave your computer at the office without losing access to your files, applications, and e-mail. This option is for those comfortable setting up remote access to their computer and leaving it accessible from the internet.
Maybe I’m worrying unnecessarily about someone else being able to access my computer and files, but I prefer the security of using professional remote access computer software and all its add-ons like remote printing and file transfers.
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