Tag: remote access

Updated: Work from home (or anywhere): four remote access options

Four very handy services that allow you to remotely access your work (or home) PC anywhere you have an Internet connection.

Western Digital My Passport Elite (320GB)

Western Digital's My Passport Elite is a great little portable hard drive with an even better warranty to back it up.

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GoToMyPC 5

If you don't mind paying, GoToMyPC 5 makes an excellent choice for working remotely on a PC.

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Laplink Everywhere 4.0

Lack of a true-colour option hinders Laplink Everywhere, although the program does offer multiplatform support and flexible file transfers.

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Apple Time Capsule (1TB) Network Storage

Apple's hybrid 802.11n wireless router/networked hard drive offers some powerful data backup features for Mac owners, but Windows users and those who demand speed from their 802.11n network will be disappointed.

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Stolen Mac helps nab burglary suspects

A remote desktop access feature found in some Macintoshes is being credited with leading police to two suspects in the burglary of an apartment in New York.

CES 2007: Gates sees a home server in your future

As CES's opening act, Bill Gates and crew plan to tout a new home server, Vista-based media PCs and TV via Xbox.

Exploit released for Mac OS X flaw

Exploit appears to have been crafted before Apple patched the flaw last week.

Windows security on your Mac

Here's a quick primer to help Mac fans stay safe in a Windows XP Boot Camp world.

No escape from lugging a laptop

I tried to find a way to work without a laptop computer. It's taken me two years to admit that it doesn't work.

Top 10 reasons not to buy an iPhone

Since its release, the iPhone has had more than its share of press. Love it or hate it, everyone's been talking about it and looking at its sleek, colourful interface, it's hard not to fall in love with it. But like most decisions based on emotion, buying one may not be the smartest thing to do — at least, not yet.

The best ways to back up your data

Backing up your hard drive is something you should do regularly, but because of forgetfulness, the unpleasantness, or just plain laziness, you put it off. Before you know it, the drive takes a dive, and all your files are gone for good.

How do I remotely access my PC?

I've just set up a file server on my home network, which is essentially just a lone computer plugged directly into my wireless router and connecting at 100Mbps. I use VNC to maintain it from other wireless-enabled PCs (802.11g) on my network but find it's a tad sluggish.

Is it sluggish because I'm connecting via a wireless connection? Or is there software that is quicker than VNC? Preferably one that's free... I'm a poor student!

The secure Mac: myth or legend?

Apple computers have built a solid reputation on being virus-free, but is the reality different from the image?

Tech takes a holiday

Whether you're headed to Bali or Belgium, a good holiday can become a great one with the addition of a few tech items to your suitcase. Here's how to tech yourself to paradise in five easy steps.

Mobile Essentials: Great downloads for people on the go

If you're always on the move, check out these essential downloads for your Treo, BlackBerry or Apple iPod.

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LogMeIn Free 4.0.68

Get instant secure access to programs and e-mail from anywhere.

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LAN Employee Monitor 3

Monitor and control employee's computers in real time.

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OtsAV Radio 1.85.064

Perform broadcasts with quality automated mixing, dynamics processing, and scheduling.

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OtsAV TV 1.85.064

Broadcast smooth quality video with automated mixing, scrolling ticker, animated titling, and scheduling.

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EyeSoft 2.1.18

Get a network IP hybrid surveillance tool.