Awesome Remote Control Software!

nightfox

Aug 29 2006, 01:23 AM

I found this thing called "LogMeIn.com" in an advertisement on myspace. Normally, I avoid MySpace ads, but this one is exceptional.

Right now, I'm sitting in my living room on my laptop typing this on my computer in my room!

Using my internet connection, I just go to LogMeIn.com and connect to my computer - ANYWHERE in the world! It's free, and secure (256 bit encryption) and it's great! You can transfer files, and more! This is amazing for free!

Since I leave my computer on, I can now easily access my computer from anywhere in the world! It's great!

Oh, for those of you who are extreme security freaks like me, here's the layered security:
1. Access logmein.com > transfer to 256 bit encryption security as soon as you press <ENTER>
2. Login on logmein.com with your username (email) and password (still 256 bit encryption)
3. Login using the user account on your computer (still, 256 bit encryption)

That's pretty secure.

It's free, and you get a free pro trial as well. Go check it out!

Especially if you require remote access like you're actually sitting at your computer!!

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Mark420

Aug 29 2006, 08:23 AM

Sounds good..I esp like the 256 bit encryption option;))

More people should use encryption imho not just to stay safe but to waste the time of the USA govt depts

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yordan

Aug 29 2006, 09:29 AM

Yes, however... basically, you also give "LogMeIn.com" full access to your computer. They secure everything, they manage everything, but they have access everywhere. Do you know who are these guys, how can we be sure they will never use the info they get ?

Mark420

Aug 29 2006, 12:37 PM

Very good point! didnt think of that earlier when i was drinking my wake me up coffee..

Could be a NAA front to scan ppl for files that are copyright..

TavoxPeru

Aug 30 2006, 09:38 AM

Sounds interesting but who tells you that they dont access your computer???? if they do, they could do whatever they want.

Best regards,

Jimmy89

Jul 21 2007, 02:31 PM

I have found a simple solution to that problem. It could get a bit annoying after a while, but everytime you want to use the computer from a different computer, physically lock the computer before you leave - that way when you connect, you must enter your password to continue. If you login to the computer (via logmein.com) with a different account (maybe one that isn't a administrator (cause that defeats the whole purpose)) they won't know the password of the logged in account.

Then don't forget to lock the computer when you are finished, before you disconnect. This way they can't access your computer using the username and password they have stored!

There is only one loophole, if the computer isn't locked and they connect using the username/password - they will have access. You will know if they connect while you are using the computer, cause the dialog will appear saying 'computer connected from ...'. But if they connect while you aren't looking, or left the computer for a while, It won't work. So really you need to lock the computer everytime you leave it! Or, set the screen saver to lock the computer after 1 minute - that could solve the problem!

Hopefully that solution is good enough for everyone that wants to use this wonderful tool!
-jimmy

wutske

Jul 25 2007, 11:32 AM

Being a bit paranoia when using the internet is a good thing, but don't try to overdo it

. I hardly doubt that the makers of LogMeIn.com are going to connect to your computer to access your data. The company was founded in 2003 in since then they haven't abused the possibility (if this even is possible, because passwords are probably encrypted before they are saved into the database).

GeorgeT

May 15 2008, 05:58 PM

While I'm not a fan of many of the website based remote utilities, they do have their place in providing support to others, when both parties can log in and authorize the usage. For actually connecting to systems remotely, should the systems be Windows based, I prefer using the built in remote desktop utility. If you've ever tried it, its fast and provided you're using a reasonable password on your Windows box, provides decent security. (Don't go use the name of your dog or birthday or some just as simple). Beyond that, when the need arises, VNC isn't bad, not quite as efficient as RDP, but as fast or faster than Norton's PC Anywhere.........program is a dog imho.

kanade

May 16 2008, 10:41 AM

No tool is required to access your computer from any where in world on net ... Just follow the given steps..just you need to make some
setting in your control panel (This is only for windows users).

Windows Setup

1. start->control panel->Administrative Tool->Services

2. Just start the Terminal services.

Start accessing your machine from remote computer

1. Programs->accesories->communication->Remote desktop connection
2. Give you machine IP and connect.

....Is it not simple without using any Tool

for Linux machine ... VNC is the best...

yordan

May 16 2008, 02:02 PM

QUOTE

. start->control panel->Administrative Tool->Services

This is for Windows 2003 only, I think.
As far as I know, this feature is not included in Windows 2000 nor in Windows XP.
Yordan

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xboxrocks

Jun 10 2008, 07:05 AM

I used it didn't really like it much if your on a static ip or setup a dns hostname i would say use realvnc it don't use much ram or cpu it's not that big runs fine and it don't lag say if you reboot and when the server starts up you can't really tell it.

docduke

Jun 7 2008, 05:53 PM

You asked. I have 7 (currently running) computers. Three of them do 90% of my work. The oldest has Windows 95. The next-oldest has 7 personalities (bootable partitions) and spends most of its time in SuSE linux 8.1 as a MediaWiki server with math extensions. That's were I learned to love ImageMagick. Adding the other 5 computers gets me to over 30 personalities including Win2K, Win XP, Win Vista and many flavors of SuSE and other Linuces.

Now, to the subject of this topic. Windows 2000 Pro SP4 has services like

Remote Access Auto Connection Manager
Telnet Allows a remote user to log on to the system and run console programs using the command line.

but does not appear to have remote desktop capability natively in Windows.

Windows XP Home has

Terminal Services Allows multiple users to be connected interactively to a machine as well as the display of desktops and applications to remote computers.
Remote Access Auto Connection Manager Creates a connection to a remote network whenever a program references a remote DNS or NetBIOS name or address.
Remote Access Connection Manager Creates a network connection.
Remote Desktop Help Session Manager -- Which I believe is primarily for technician access to your computer.

Remote Access Connection Manager and Telnet are on by default.

Windows Vista Home Basic has

Terminal Services Configuration
Terminal Services Allows user to connect interactively to a remote computer ...
Remote Access Auto Connection Manager Creates a connection to a remote network whenever a program references a remote DNS or NetBIOS name or address.
Remote Access Connection Manager Creates a network connection.

Remote Access is off by default, Terminal Services on. It is also worth noting that other services, such as Software Licensing are on by default in Vista.

In summary, it appears that Win2k has command-mode remote access, XP and Vista have GUI remote access, but it is on by default in XP and off by default in Vista (since it is a potential security vulnerability. If you think Microsoft is sensitive to security issues in Vista, consider that Remote Procedure Call (RPC) is on in all three systems. That is a major security issue, but Microsoft appears to use it in so much of its networking software that it can't function without it.

xboxrulz

Jun 6 2008, 08:12 PM

QUOTE(yordan @ Jun 4 2008, 04:56 AM)

Which operating system do you have on your computers ? I thought that Remote Desktop Connexion was only available on Windows 2003 servers ? Or is it also available on Windows XP ?
Regards
Yordan

All my computers, except my current desktop run Windows XP. My current system is running Vista. I have a "mobile command centre", which is my laptop, which runs on MacOS X Leopard which has Remote Desktop Connection client installed.

xboxrulz

toby

Jun 6 2008, 04:59 PM

VNC is secure, your own (java applet hosted on the computer), and not M$. Best of all worlds imo.

yordan

Jun 4 2008, 08:56 AM

QUOTE(xboxrulz @ May 17 2008, 07:19 AM)

Ya, all my computers are just remotely controlled over Remote Desktop Connection.

Which operating system do you have on your computers ? I thought that Remote Desktop Connexion was only available on Windows 2003 servers ? Or is it also available on Windows XP ?
Regards
Yordan

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