Comments on: A Solid Update to LogMeIn–The Best Free Remote Control App http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/09/11/a-solid-update-to-logmein-the-best-free-remote-control-software/ Rebooting the workforce Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:46:46 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Zach http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/09/11/a-solid-update-to-logmein-the-best-free-remote-control-software/#comment-325916 Zach Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:15:56 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/09/11/a-solid-update-to-logmein-the-best-free-remote-control-software/#comment-325916 I don't like the updates. The new user interface is prettier, but I don't like having the preferences controlled locally. Also, LogMeIn now displays a screen at startup, requiring you to change the settings on every single computer you have the client installed on to not show the welcome screen. Tedious. Also, it has the new function to "Display the E-mail of the user account for LogMeIn". What if I don't want this displayed? This also makes it less secure, as third party programs can easily see this value and instantly have your username on the LogMeIn network. As far as people who are complaining about not having the drag and dropping feature for their files, USE HAMACHI. Run by LogMeIn. Hamachi = VPN, LogMeIn = Remote Access. Both together bring you very useful networking tools. But again I don't approve of the new changes after the updates, though they may be visually impressive. Also, if a user defines their own preferences, and you have assigned per computer preferences via the web interface, which take priority? Obviously with remote control software you would want the settings and preferences to be remotely controlled as well, if you have too many conflicting policies, or a local user who can change the settings of the program to whatever they like, then it defeats the purpose. I don’t like the updates. The new user interface is prettier, but I don’t like having the preferences controlled locally. Also, LogMeIn now displays a screen at startup, requiring you to change the settings on every single computer you have the client installed on to not show the welcome screen. Tedious. Also, it has the new function to “Display the E-mail of the user account for LogMeIn”. What if I don’t want this displayed? This also makes it less secure, as third party programs can easily see this value and instantly have your username on the LogMeIn network. As far as people who are complaining about not having the drag and dropping feature for their files, USE HAMACHI. Run by LogMeIn. Hamachi = VPN, LogMeIn = Remote Access. Both together bring you very useful networking tools. But again I don’t approve of the new changes after the updates, though they may be visually impressive. Also, if a user defines their own preferences, and you have assigned per computer preferences via the web interface, which take priority? Obviously with remote control software you would want the settings and preferences to be remotely controlled as well, if you have too many conflicting policies, or a local user who can change the settings of the program to whatever they like, then it defeats the purpose.

]]> By: LogMeIn Ignition Gives You Remote Access From Your iPhone http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/09/11/a-solid-update-to-logmein-the-best-free-remote-control-software/#comment-325512 LogMeIn Ignition Gives You Remote Access From Your iPhone Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:01:39 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/09/11/a-solid-update-to-logmein-the-best-free-remote-control-software/#comment-325512 [...] at LogMeIn’s web site and download LogMeIn itself, which is free, and which I consider to be the best remote control application for general purposes. You also need to install LogMeIn on any computers that you want to be able to remotely access, [...] [...] at LogMeIn’s web site and download LogMeIn itself, which is free, and which I consider to be the best remote control application for general purposes. You also need to install LogMeIn on any computers that you want to be able to remotely access, [...]

]]> By: LogMeIn Central: Remote Control and Monitoring from One Console http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/09/11/a-solid-update-to-logmein-the-best-free-remote-control-software/#comment-322067 LogMeIn Central: Remote Control and Monitoring from One Console Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:01:51 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/09/11/a-solid-update-to-logmein-the-best-free-remote-control-software/#comment-322067 [...] 7th, 2009 (1:00pm) Samuel Dean No Comments LogMeIn has long been one of the top remote control applications for managing and monitoring computers when you’re away from them. Now, LogMeIn is beta [...] [...] 7th, 2009 (1:00pm) Samuel Dean No Comments LogMeIn has long been one of the top remote control applications for managing and monitoring computers when you’re away from them. Now, LogMeIn is beta [...]

]]> By: Towanda http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/09/11/a-solid-update-to-logmein-the-best-free-remote-control-software/#comment-296843 Towanda Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:37:27 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/09/11/a-solid-update-to-logmein-the-best-free-remote-control-software/#comment-296843 I have a question could someone please email me and anwser it. I just got to work and turned on my computer a pop up window came up that says a new version of LogMeIn is ready to update I dont know what this is or should i update? I am a secretary I have a question could someone please email me and anwser it. I just got to work and turned on my computer a pop up window came up that says a new version of LogMeIn is ready to update I dont know what this is or should i update? I am a secretary

]]> By: Productivity Zen - Today’s Top Blog Posts on Productivity - Powered by SocialRank http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/09/11/a-solid-update-to-logmein-the-best-free-remote-control-software/#comment-186920 Productivity Zen - Today’s Top Blog Posts on Productivity - Powered by SocialRank Mon, 01 Oct 2007 10:34:37 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/09/11/a-solid-update-to-logmein-the-best-free-remote-control-software/#comment-186920 [...] A Solid Update to LogMeIn–The Best Free Remote Control App [...] [...] A Solid Update to LogMeIn–The Best Free Remote Control App [...]

]]> By: syahidali http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/09/11/a-solid-update-to-logmein-the-best-free-remote-control-software/#comment-176315 syahidali Tue, 18 Sep 2007 10:59:55 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/09/11/a-solid-update-to-logmein-the-best-free-remote-control-software/#comment-176315 count me as a fan too. my friend freaked out while using my computer at work, the screen went blank when i logmein at home. great for pranks too. is is so easy to use and work beautifully. count me as a fan too. my friend freaked out while using my computer at work, the screen went blank when i logmein at home. great for pranks too. is is so easy to use and work beautifully.

]]> By: Judi Sohn http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/09/11/a-solid-update-to-logmein-the-best-free-remote-control-software/#comment-172040 Judi Sohn Thu, 13 Sep 2007 01:20:06 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/09/11/a-solid-update-to-logmein-the-best-free-remote-control-software/#comment-172040 Peter, that's not entirely true. While they haven't upgraded the FAQ, there <bold>is</bold> a Mac client (in "Preview" mode). I've had it installed for a while now on my MacBook Pro and while not as developed as the PC version, it seems to work well. <a href="https://secure.logmein.com/products/mac/Default.asp?lang=en" rel="nofollow">Read about it here.</a> Peter, that’s not entirely true. While they haven’t upgraded the FAQ, there is a Mac client (in “Preview” mode). I’ve had it installed for a while now on my MacBook Pro and while not as developed as the PC version, it seems to work well. Read about it here.

]]> By: Peter http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/09/11/a-solid-update-to-logmein-the-best-free-remote-control-software/#comment-171960 Peter Wed, 12 Sep 2007 22:53:57 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/09/11/a-solid-update-to-logmein-the-best-free-remote-control-software/#comment-171960 I wanted to clarify that the "cross platform" that's mentioned a couple of times here only applies to the side that's doing the controlling. The computer that will be controlled must be running Windows. So, it's only a partially cross-platform solution. From the LogMeIn FAQ: "LogMeIn is currently not a compatible download for a Target PC that uses the Linux or Mac operating system. However, you can use a local Mac or PC that runs Linux to access a Target PC that runs Windows." No matter. I've been using the VNC variants for years to have cross-platform remote control. Some of them also support file transfer. I wanted to clarify that the “cross platform” that’s mentioned a couple of times here only applies to the side that’s doing the controlling. The computer that will be controlled must be running Windows. So, it’s only a partially cross-platform solution.

From the LogMeIn FAQ:

“LogMeIn is currently not a compatible download for a Target PC that uses the Linux or Mac operating system. However, you can use a local Mac or PC that runs Linux to access a Target PC that runs Windows.”

No matter. I’ve been using the VNC variants for years to have cross-platform remote control. Some of them also support file transfer.

]]> By: tony http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/09/11/a-solid-update-to-logmein-the-best-free-remote-control-software/#comment-171706 tony Wed, 12 Sep 2007 14:59:12 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/09/11/a-solid-update-to-logmein-the-best-free-remote-control-software/#comment-171706 Linux??? love to use this on puppy linux, or red hat, or suse. logmein is awesome, just wish we could use it wit hour linux boxes. Linux??? love to use this on puppy linux, or red hat, or suse.

logmein is awesome, just wish we could use it wit hour linux boxes.

]]> By: Andrew http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/09/11/a-solid-update-to-logmein-the-best-free-remote-control-software/#comment-171625 Andrew Wed, 12 Sep 2007 12:34:47 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/09/11/a-solid-update-to-logmein-the-best-free-remote-control-software/#comment-171625 I'm a big fan of LogMeIn, too. I use the free version as a no-hassle and (I hope) secure way of accessing my PC remotely. It even works on Windows Mobile! I don't think you'll be seeing the drag and drop feature any time soon (although I would like it too) as it's one of those useful features that are intended to persuade you to upgrade to the Pro version. I’m a big fan of LogMeIn, too. I use the free version as a no-hassle and (I hope) secure way of accessing my PC remotely. It even works on Windows Mobile!

I don’t think you’ll be seeing the drag and drop feature any time soon (although I would like it too) as it’s one of those useful features that are intended to persuade you to upgrade to the Pro version.

]]> By: Sameer Shaikh http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/09/11/a-solid-update-to-logmein-the-best-free-remote-control-software/#comment-171562 Sameer Shaikh Wed, 12 Sep 2007 10:27:28 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/09/11/a-solid-update-to-logmein-the-best-free-remote-control-software/#comment-171562 It work like wonder for me... I have been using it for last 2 weeks and it is as cool as working over RDC in a local netowrk.. I am sure you will find it excellent. regarding your question I think you get the drag and drop feature available with the Pro Versions... when I swtiched from the Pro Trial to Free the File sharing and other options were not available... Any ways all the Best using Log me In Regards Sameer Shaikh http://pm-better-than-sex.blogspot.com It work like wonder for me… I have been using it for last 2 weeks and it is as cool as working over RDC in a local netowrk.. I am sure you will find it excellent. regarding your question I think you get the drag and drop feature available with the Pro Versions… when I swtiched from the Pro Trial to Free the File sharing and other options were not available…

Any ways all the Best using Log me In

Regards
Sameer Shaikh
http://pm-better-than-sex.blogspot.com

]]> By: Lee Alexander http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/09/11/a-solid-update-to-logmein-the-best-free-remote-control-software/#comment-171498 Lee Alexander Wed, 12 Sep 2007 08:33:02 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/09/11/a-solid-update-to-logmein-the-best-free-remote-control-software/#comment-171498 Well I tried it out and found it much slower than just using Remote Desktop...Since I have XP Pro and can use Remote Desktop I won't be switching any time soon. Well I tried it out and found it much slower than just using Remote Desktop…Since I have XP Pro and can use Remote Desktop I won’t be switching any time soon.

]]> By: Marc Beharry http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/09/11/a-solid-update-to-logmein-the-best-free-remote-control-software/#comment-171367 Marc Beharry Wed, 12 Sep 2007 03:41:32 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/09/11/a-solid-update-to-logmein-the-best-free-remote-control-software/#comment-171367 It works wonders for me. I have been testing the free and pro services for a year now supporting multiple networks remotely and it performs magically. The ease of installation and maintenance alone make it a better choice compared to PC Anywhere and traditional vpn methods. It gives powerful network admin capabilities to the average user, and I have been encouraging everyone to try it out. And, I am not affiliated with the company in any way. It works wonders for me. I have been testing the free and pro services for a year now supporting multiple networks remotely and it performs magically.

The ease of installation and maintenance alone make it a better choice compared to PC Anywhere and traditional vpn methods.

It gives powerful network admin capabilities to the average user, and I have been encouraging everyone to try it out. And, I am not affiliated with the company in any way.

]]> By: Jean-Francois Arseneault http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/09/11/a-solid-update-to-logmein-the-best-free-remote-control-software/#comment-171310 Jean-Francois Arseneault Wed, 12 Sep 2007 02:04:28 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/09/11/a-solid-update-to-logmein-the-best-free-remote-control-software/#comment-171310 Since the only computer I would want to access remotely is my Mac at home sitting behind a firewall, accessing it through a VNC session on a forwarded port for SSH, secured by a public/private keypair is the most secure approach to me. OK, so it's not exactly point and click. But I can do anything from anywhere in the world, no limitations... if I have my Thumb drive with me and the necessary files :-) Why do simple, when you can do geeky ;) Since the only computer I would want to access remotely is my Mac at home sitting behind a firewall, accessing it through a VNC session on a forwarded port for SSH, secured by a public/private keypair is the most secure approach to me.

OK, so it’s not exactly point and click. But I can do anything from anywhere in the world, no limitations… if I have my Thumb drive with me and the necessary files :-)

Why do simple, when you can do geeky ;)

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