Use a Shortcut with GoToMyPC to Speed Up Log In
Here’s a remote access computer tip for you if you use GoToMyPC to access your computer remotely.
I use a desktop shortcut with GoToMyPC. If you don’t, you should consider it, because it really speeds up the time it takes to log in to the service. Whereas without the shortcut you have to to to the GoToMyPC website, login, connect, and enter your access code to remotely access your computer, with the desktop shortcut, you simply have to input your access code for the host computer.
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If at any time you become worried about the shortcut, there’s an option in GoToMyPC that allows you to revoke any shortcuts that you’ve created. However, as long as you don’t install this desktop shortcut onto a public computer, you really shouldn’t need to revoke your shortcuts. That said, this is an option if you ever have your computer stolen.
A desktop shortcut is easy to set up. While you’re connected to your remote host computer, access the file menu in the GoToMyPC viewer.
Under File choose Create Shortcut to " … ". You’ll be given a warning message telling you that for security reasons it is not recommended if you’re using a public computer at a location such as an airport, cafe, library, etc. The reason for this is that you’re creating a shortcut that bypasses your account password, leaving between your remote computer and an unauthorized user nothing but a single level of authentication.
You’ll be asked to enter your account password. Once you’ve done so and clicked continue, you should get the message that a shortcut has been placed on your desktop.
This really simple step can help you streamline your offsite work and take the hassle out of logging in and out of your remote access software.
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