Publisher's Description
From Gbridge:
Securely do VNC, share files, sync folder and remote backup via Google based VPN, even behind NAT. Gbridge helps you to manage your multiple PCs, and collaborate works with close friends. You can also use it to privately exchange huge media files with your family. Gbridge has many unique features. The built-in VNC let your remote access your PC desktop or invite your friend to see your desktop for collaboration. You can drag&drop a folder to create a share and select which friend can access. Before syncing the folder, your friends can remotely browse the folder, see the auto-generated photo thumbnail/slideshow, play MP3 online. You can sync folders among your own PCs too. Setup a recurring local or remote backup of your important folder is just easy. All services are running on top of the VPN that is automatically formed among your multiple PCs no matter where they are. You can also extend the VPN to include your Gtalk friend's PCs if both sides allow. You have full control over what resources are available to your friend. Since Gbridge creates tunnel through NAT or firewall and connects PCs directly, it gives you maximum throughput and privacy.
Remote access doesn't get any simpler than GBridge. A free extension of Google's secure, VPN (Virtual Private Network)-based GTalk, GBridge is the must-have application for anybody who performs technical support, or requires access to their home or work PC remotely. Gain complete remote access to your PC from anywhere in the world without having to deal with the frustrating hassle of reconfiguring firewalls, third-party VPNs, routers, and NATs. Use industry-standard VNC to remotely control PCs. Transfer files, and synchronize entire directories. Listen to your music or see your pictures on your home PC from wherever you happen to be. Securely share files with your Gtalk friends. Fix the PCs of your far-flung clients, friends and relatives like you were sitting in front of them: you'll never have to walk a novice user through a complex, frustrating, time-consuming repair procedure over the phone again. Gbridge is remarkably simple to install, very easy to use, and does for free what several leading vendors charge hefty monthly fees for. Gbridge also supports Google Apps accounts.
What's new in this version: Version 2.0.0.1322 fixes an auto upgrade bug.
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All versions:
4.3 starsout of 86 votes
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Current version:
3.9 starsout of 33 votes
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"It Works and I Use It Everyday!"
Version: Gbridge 2.0.0.1322
Pros
I switched from TeamViewer to Gbridge over a year ago and was just reflecting on how reliable it is today. I use Gbridge everyday to back up my computer and use the remote access often as well.
Cons
You can run TeamViewer from the net instead of having the program installed - just in case you are on a public computer and need remote access.
Summary
Well worth trying and you will most likely keep it!
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"Remote access software"
Version: Gbridge 2.0.0.1322
Pros
It's free, It can access multiple computers. Works on Windows XP. It appears easy to set up when you follow the directions.
Cons
Gremlinware, it seems to cause different problems on different operating systems. You need something like Revo uninstaller to get all of it off of a computer. It's not friendly to Winodws 7, 64 bit. The vague Google tie-in is irritating.
Summary
I never got my Windows 7 machine to talk to the Windows XP machines. It sometimes took more than one attempt to install it. It needs a program like Revo Uninstaller to make sure everything associated with the program to be removed, when you want to remove it.
When first put onto one Windows XP computer, the program just stopped the computer from accessing the Internet. The second time I installed it, the program seem to work fairly well.
The Teamviewer program worked on my Windows 7 64 bit computer and netbook. No problem with accessing and controlling the Windows 7 desktop with the Windows XP netbook, with Teamviewer. I was able to listen to some music, see some pictures remotely from a Windows XP desktop using my Windows XP netbook with Gbridge.
I may play around with it some more, since I have had some experience now of getting it off a computer, but I just can't recommend it when there are other free programs out there, that are easier to use and work better. -
"Fantastic Live Sync Replacement and Then Some"
Version: Gbridge 2.0.0.1322
Pros
Free
Easy remote assistance from anywhere to anywhere.
Does just what it says it does.Cons
Initial sync setup, particularly between more than two machines, can be a little tedious.
Summary
Ever since MS announced they were killing XP support for Live Sync I have been in search of a free, over the net, syncing solution that doesn't limit me by tying me down with intermediary cloud storage and subsequent size/space restrictions. I just wanted my laptop at work to sync with my home computers and vice versa, I do this as a kind of distributed backup system and also so that I can pick up where I left off with work from whatever system is convenient, also keep my music collection up to date. Finally, with Gbridge my search is over.
While Gbridge's two way backup way of setting up sync can be a little tedious, particularly when working with 3+ computers for the same folder, once its going, its fully automated and flawless.
My core goal accomplished, I was happy to then look into the VNC options. I now have all my parent's computers setup with Gbridge and have "friended" them etc so that when they have a problem I can use Gbridge to vnc in and help them wherever I or they are. -
"WOOOOOOW!!!!!!!!!!!"
Version: Gbridge 2.0.0.1322
Pros
Can Do just what it says and than some
Cons
None, people that have cons don't know what they are doing!
Summary
You know I have to say this, I do alot of downloads, to find new ways to do things; and I read alot of the reviews that are on cnet for everything that I download; and I never wanted to leave a review for none of the produce but this one made me sign up to tell everyone that I have tried ALOT of file transfer and remote control software and I did read the reviews for this one and some people had good things to say and some bad! Now after installing this software on two of my systems and running it, just to see what it could do? I found that, first all you need is one gmail account, not like I read in one review that said you needed a account for every pc that you will install this software on, and second this software does for FREE what alot of software make you pay for, now I have 2 or 3 of the same kinds of programs within my network, but I have now install this software not just on my systems with is three desktops and four laptop but other people systems that I help when they need it. Now this is the last thing that I will say I used two programs that I have on other systems to install this one on every system within my network but now that I have this one program I am thinking about uninstalling all the other programs that I have installed on all my systems and for me that is BIG for me, why, because this program is easier and faster than anything I am doing now, both with files transfer and with remote access, I LOVE this program!!
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"You need a google email account to run this"
Version: Gbridge 2.0.0.1322
Pros
It is free of course, it install smoothly and seem fast
Cons
Requires a google address. If you have none it will take a bit of time to setup. Register the two machines, installing on the two of them, etc.
Summary
If you Gmail already I think is this right up your alley if not then it's too much of a pain. Imgine having to register 10 machines and keeping track of all this. It should run on just your basic IP address. Make it simple and make the bells options not requirements. I passed.
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"excellent package"
Version: Gbridge 2.0.0.1322
Pros
easy to use and full function
Cons
none.....excellent
Summary
Best remote controll software every used.
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"Sharing and syncing options are amazing."
Version: Gbridge 2.0.0.1322
Pros
Easy setup.
Cons
Windows only
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"i need more information"
Version: Gbridge 2.0.0.1322
Pros
looks kike a good thing
Cons
i don't understand how to start
Summary
I need more information on how to share my computer with may friend. we both having Gmail. but our sistem is windows 7 home premium. how i know if works with 7 home premium, and how i do the inicial conecction between ours computers. any help will be welcome.
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"Uselful for remote support."
Version: Gbridge 2.0.0.1322
Pros
Access other PC's fully. Screen sharing is good.
Cons
Must have a Gmail account.
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"This program damaged files leaving them useless"
Version: Gbridge 2.0.0.1322
Pros
The program does the functions described. However... please read cons... the really eliminate any Pros
Cons
This program corrupted several files, leaving them useless. I downloaded several times, several files with it from my PC to my laptop. The files received where totally useless and would not even open, while th eoriginal files at PC where perfect.
Summary
I decided not to use it anymore. In a period of 2 months it left me without access to the files at their original state. It did not damage my original files, but when I download them to other PC to work on them, the downloaded files are completely damaged, so it's useless to use this software to share any files even with myself.
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