Jun 5, 2016 | LastPass, remote, security, web_services
Don’t re-use the same password over and over. TeamViewer is in the news this week because of a nasty ongoing security problem. It might not be TeamViewer’s fault, and with luck it won’t affect any of you, my loyal and much-loved readers. But the story illustrates an...
Apr 5, 2015 | bruceb, remote, software, web_services
Bruceb Remote Access gives you remote access from anywhere to your home or office computer. It is a low-priced alternative to LogMein for Bruceb Consulting clients. For $25/year per computer, you can log in at https://www.bruceb.com/remoteaccess and work on a...
Apr 2, 2015 | remote, software, web_services
LogMeIn is the highly regarded company that makes the best known remote access program in the world. It also provides top-rated tools for enterprises and IT professionals, including LogMeIn Rescue, the support tool that I’ve used for years to start remote sessions on...
Jan 21, 2014 | remote, web_services
LogMeIn unexpectedly announced that it is discontinuing its free remote access service. LogMeIn users have seven days to sign up for the expensive Pro premium service before the free version stops working. It’s an unwelcome bombshell for LogMeIn users. LogMeIn’s free...
Dec 5, 2013 | domains, Microsoft, remote, Windows tips, Windows8
There are a variety of ways to connect remotely to Windows computers – Remote Desktop, LogMeIn, TeamViewer, and many more. You might need to enter your name in a new way to make a remote connection to a Windows 8 computer, if your Windows 8 user account is connected...
Nov 22, 2013 | Amazon, hosted desktops, Microsoft, remote, web_services
Previously: Looking Forward: Why You Might Never Buy Another Computer Looking Forward: Computing Without A Computer Amazon and Microsoft are well along in their plans to offer hosted desktops as a cloud service. In 2014 you will have the option to use a virtual...