Logmein.com - How to remotely access your computer from anywhere in the world.

While the title does say "anywhere in the world," I must quantify that by stating that there must be an internet connection present to do so. Seeing as how there are ways to get internet connectivity anywhere in the world, via satellite if necessary, then the statement does hold true. All the same, I just wanted to make sure that you understand that you need an internet connection to use logmein.com

There are a multitude of services available for the mobile professional which allow access to a home or work computer remotely. Some are better than others, and some cost more than others. While I have tried a few of these out myself, I can only recommend the service that I currently use. That service is logmein.com (henceforth referred to as logmein.)

I primarily use this service to access my home PCs and server while traveling on business, or when I need something from my home PC at a client's location. The service is spectacular and very easy to use. You simply setup an account with logmein, then go to each PC that you would like to access remotely and log into the logmein site. From there, you can download and install a small application which communicates with the logmein servers and allows you to connect remotely. Every time you access a PC from a remote location, you sign into the logmein site (a secure SSL connection by the way) and click on the name of the PC that you want. You log into the PC as you would if you were sitting at it and you're ready to work. That's it! So simple yet so necessary. Every mobile business professional needs this service.

There are several types of accounts to choose from with the free account being the most basic. This one simply allows you to connect to a remote PC and work on it. The pro account allows you to use share files, hear sound and print remotely as well. The rescue and IT reach accounts are more for remote troubleshooting and repair than for regular users. The backup account allows you to send automatic backups of your mobile PC to other PCs or storage devices that you control. I use the pro account on a regular basis, and I can't tell you how many times it has come in handy when I forget to print something at the office. The other great thing about logmein is that you can install it on your family members' PCs (who may not be too tech savvy) and be able to log in remotely to help them if they get stuck with something. This also gives you a solid secure connection that doesn't require opening and securing ports on your router or exposing your PC to the wide open internet. It's a win-win for the mobile business professional.

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