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Offline Serenity

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Multiple Computers
« on: January 05, 2009, 02:26:54 PM »
Is there any way to use one computer to access the files on another computer, say, over the internet? I know there is hacking, but I mean like how Tech Support can take remote control. The reason I ask is because I use two computers, half an island apart, and switch every week, and each time, I realize ive forgotten something on the other computer which I need on the one now, and I really dont want to drive all the way to the other house, start it up, put it on a flash drive, etc. So, can it be done?
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Re: Multiple Computers
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2009, 02:33:56 PM »
Remote Desktop is a free Windows way.

There are also aftermarket ones such as PCAnywhere and Go To My PC.  I prefer Remote Desktop.  However in order to do this you will have to assign permissions through your internet router to allow this traffic.  Google some tutorials on it - there are plenty.
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Re: Multiple Computers
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2009, 02:34:06 PM »
TADAA:

www.logmein.com


I use the free version to help some people out who are computer illiterate.
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Re: Multiple Computers
« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2009, 02:38:47 PM »
Quote from: Denholm on January 05, 2009, 02:34:06 PM
TADAA:

www.logmein.com


I use the free version to help some people out who are computer illiterate.
Good find.
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Re: Multiple Computers
« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2009, 02:39:42 PM »
Thanks. Ironically I found out about the application inside a multiplayer community of Flight Simulator 2004. They used it to gain co-pilots. Although I must say, stinky graphics for the co-pilot. :D

Another nice thing about the application, it seems port forwarding is not necessary in order for it to work. At least it was that way with the people I helped out.
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Re: Multiple Computers
« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2009, 04:05:14 PM »
Thanks a lot!

edit: logmein works GREAT but its a pay-per-month. Is remote desktop the only free one we know of?

edit:edit: I looked up remote desktop, and apparently you can only read files, you cannot move them from one PC to another.
« Last Edit: January 05, 2009, 04:15:15 PM by Serenity »
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Re: Multiple Computers
« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2009, 04:16:10 PM »
Logmein is free for the basic package.  That limits quite a few options, however it is still good on basic; Things such as Audio sharing are disabled.

I still have an account from about 2 years ago for it that works, so long as I re-download and add Computer.
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Re: Multiple Computers
« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2009, 04:29:16 PM »
Quote from: 1701E on January 05, 2009, 04:16:10 PM
Logmein is free for the basic package.  That limits quite a few options, however it is still good on basic; Things such as Audio sharing are disabled.

I still have an account from about 2 years ago for it that works, so long as I re-download and add Computer.

I clicked the link that said free and it just put me on a trial... Ill check again though thank you!
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Re: Multiple Computers
« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2009, 04:37:19 PM »
In your account settings you can revert to the pro trial version. Afterward you either pay up or revert to free mode.
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Re: Multiple Computers
« Reply #9 on: January 05, 2009, 04:48:03 PM »
Quote from: Denholm on January 05, 2009, 04:37:19 PM
In your account settings you can revert to the pro trial version. Afterward you either pay up or revert to free mode.

Awesome! Thanks! You guys are the best!
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Re: Multiple Computers
« Reply #10 on: January 05, 2009, 06:40:17 PM »
I probably have about 80 client computers hooked up via LogMeIn. Most are the free version, which, as you note, lacks built-in file transfer abilities. But that's not really a problem.

You can still use the free logmein accounts to run an FTP program on the remote computer to send the file to an FTP server somewhere, then you download it from the local computer. Or you could email yourself that desired file as an attachment. Or you could use RapidShare or some other online file downloading service to transfer the file.

Just because there are no built-in options doesn't mean there aren't any options.

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Re: Multiple Computers
« Reply #11 on: January 07, 2009, 03:42:31 AM »
Wish I would've noticed this sooner. TeamViewer is a free remote support, file transfer, and presentation program with a load of features. I use it all the time. You can even have a customer (or buddy, whatever) download a tiny "quick support" version of the program that doesn't install onto their machine in order to connect with them. It makes it a lot easier for me to help my friends with their computers since you not only can share files and control their computer, but you can also show them a locked version of your desktop to demonstrate something.
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Re: Multiple Computers
« Reply #12 on: January 07, 2009, 06:35:22 AM »
Quote from: OOZ662 on January 07, 2009, 03:42:31 AM
Wish I would've noticed this sooner. TeamViewer is a free remote support, file transfer, and presentation program with a load of features. I use it all the time. You can even have a customer (or buddy, whatever) download a tiny "quick support" version of the program that doesn't install onto their machine in order to connect with them. It makes it a lot easier for me to help my friends with their computers since you not only can share files and control their computer, but you can also show them a locked version of your desktop to demonstrate something.

Vote for this. I use it to help my 80yr father... I think we may buy a license for company use also.
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Re: Multiple Computers
« Reply #13 on: January 07, 2009, 02:00:50 PM »
Good finds....I got tired of the VNC and PCAnywhere stuff ages ago

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Re: Multiple Computers
« Reply #14 on: January 07, 2009, 02:11:03 PM »
Quote from: LePaul on January 07, 2009, 02:00:50 PM
Ooz got a new girl?!


Was thinking the same thing...
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