Have you ever needed to connect to your computer from somewhere else. Maybe forgot that important file you needed for work. I’ve had a lot of people tell me about a website called www.logmein.com and I decided to check it out and see what all of the buzz was about.
LogMeIn (Originally known as 3AM Labs) is a remote desktop utility similar to Windows, Remote Desktop Connection.
I decided to install it on a computer of mine and try to connect to it at the local library. Once you log into your account on their website you have the option of using LogMeIn Free, Pro, or IT Reach. I chose free because it has basically everything you need. After you select what type you want you download and install the software on your computer and that’s it. When it is installed you just log into your account on their website from wherever you are and you can connect.
From my experiences with LogMeIn and Windows RDC I have come to the conclusion that LogMeIn is about twice as fast. With LogMeIn you can change the quality of how your desktop appears so that it will be faster. The program gives you the ability to send messages with the person who may be sitting at your computer to inform them that you need to use it, etc. Another pretty neat feature of LogMeIn is that you can make the computer screen of the computer you are connecting to appear black so that if anyone is sitting at it, they will not see what you are doing. You can also lock the keyboard.
After all I would recommend LogMeIn to anyone over RDC. I mean comeon, it’s free!