M mike31 New Member Dec 16, 2008 #1 I would like to know what i need to do to have access to my pc at home? do i need software/hardware I have a dell laptop/xp on it at work and have a laptop at home dell/xp also can i use my internet from home at work?
I would like to know what i need to do to have access to my pc at home? do i need software/hardware I have a dell laptop/xp on it at work and have a laptop at home dell/xp also can i use my internet from home at work?
brian VIP Member Dec 16, 2008 #2 The easiest way is to look at logmein.com the free version should do what you need and it is very secure
The easiest way is to look at logmein.com the free version should do what you need and it is very secure
cohen New Member Dec 16, 2008 #3 Or get a program called Teamviewer, that's always good i have found. I have used logmein before, and that is also very good. Both are very good. Cohen
Or get a program called Teamviewer, that's always good i have found. I have used logmein before, and that is also very good. Both are very good. Cohen
Egon Active Member Dec 16, 2008 #4 Start>Programs>Accessories>Remote Desktop Connection? It always works for me and my friend's computer.
Start>Programs>Accessories>Remote Desktop Connection? It always works for me and my friend's computer.
brian VIP Member Dec 16, 2008 #5 Yes that works, but you need to open a port on the firewall and RDP is not secure.
cohen New Member Dec 16, 2008 #6 Egon said: Start>Programs>Accessories>Remote Desktop Connection? It always works for me and my friend's computer. Click to expand... you do realise that's only for a local area network (LAN).... not over the internet.??? The OP is wanting to do it over the internet. Cohen
Egon said: Start>Programs>Accessories>Remote Desktop Connection? It always works for me and my friend's computer. Click to expand... you do realise that's only for a local area network (LAN).... not over the internet.??? The OP is wanting to do it over the internet. Cohen
laznz1 New Member Dec 16, 2008 #7 logmein.com as brain said great program and save my mates comps more then once
andross New Member Dec 20, 2008 #8 cohen said: you do realise that's only for a local area network (LAN).... not over the internet.??? The OP is wanting to do it over the internet. Cohen Click to expand... Remote Desktop CAN be used over the internet I've done it plenty... however I would also sugguest logmein.com Works great, I've never had a problem with it.
cohen said: you do realise that's only for a local area network (LAN).... not over the internet.??? The OP is wanting to do it over the internet. Cohen Click to expand... Remote Desktop CAN be used over the internet I've done it plenty... however I would also sugguest logmein.com Works great, I've never had a problem with it.
FatalityTech Member Dec 20, 2008 #9 As others have said i would use logmein, or teamviewer. They both work great.