[PCWorld]

Post your comments for GeekTech: Cheap and Easy Remote-Access Software here

[joeveck]

Why pay a monthly or annual fee? I've purchased Laplink for a one time fee of $70. It does the same as LogMeIn and then some...........

[kim10566]

For the problem you stated. Files on another computer and you wish you had it on the one you were working on...I use "Folder Share" (www.foldershare.com). Its a beta free service offered by Microsoft paired into their "Live" world. Try it...you'll love it.

[BadgerWI]

While my home and office aren't 50 miles away, I've found that Folder Share is a great solution.I set up my home computer to automatically sync files with my office computer, whenever both machines are connected to the net.Works flawlessly and, it's free, as well !www.foldershare.com

[Cosmo]

Why not set up a SSH server, and use an SSH client to get to your computer. It's completely free.

[yodat]

I like the $70.00 per year better than reality, but I believe that $13.00 a month amounts to $156.00 per year not $70.00. Your other number numbers are also off the mark.

[stanemte]

OK, LogMeIn is a good tool, but there are some downsides:
1. The free version isn't right for remote technical support, because it needs installation which gives extra headache.
2. They have a special version for remote tech support, but it cost $129 a month, and this is quite a sum for such a service.
With a Remote Support Tool such as Techinline Remote Desktop -- http://www.techinline.com/product -- I won't have such issues. And you pay only $20 a month for unlimited use, or $40 for 20 session.
You'll only need an internet connection and a browser. No need to install anything on your PC. And right away you'll have a ready-to-use remote desktop access environment. You can easily use it to get access to Remote Support. And no fuss about...

Does anybody have long time experience with this Remote Support tool? We're going to use it for technical support and I'm concerned how is it reliable?

[kamayogi]

Hi, How does one set this up? Is there a resource that I can use to learn about it? Are you able to provide some guidance or info? Thanks very much.

[kamayogi]

Hi Cosmo, How does one set up SSH servers and clients? Is there a resource that I can use to learn about it? Are you able to provide some guidance or info? Thanks very much.

[dbltapp]

I must have missed the part about this being a free TRIAL. Here's what I saw after installation:

Trial Status
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30 days left to use your remaining 120 minutes Buy Now
|Features You've Used|

||Remote Control|!https://localhost:2002/img/cam.gif!Remote Control|
||Remote Sound|!https://localhost:2002/img/cam.gif!Remote Sound|
||Remote Printing|!https://localhost:2002/img/cam.gif!Remote Printing|
||Drag & Drop Files|!https://localhost:2002/img/cam.gif!Drag & Drop Files|
||File Manager|!https://localhost:2002/img/cam.gif!File Manager|
||Mini Meeting|!https://localhost:2002/img/cam.gif!Mini Meeting|
||Sharing|!https://localhost:2002/img/cam.gif!Sharing|