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The name might be LogMeIn, but the motto should be SignMeUp.
The fact that it's free to use for multiple remote PCs, with reasonable monthly plans if you need more--five computers for $20 per month or $200 per year--makes this remote-access program instantly appealing. The program differs from its competitors in that the application runs in your Web browser. If you're running Firefox, it asks to install a plug-in and then opens an emulator of the remote PC in a new window. If you have a lot of tabs open, LogMeIn will slow down your browsing and possibly your CPUs clock speed a bit.
The control window gives you some standard options such as Ctrl-Alt-Del (which kills the connection) and changing the view settings, as well as tabbed access to adjust the connection setting. The 256-bit SSL encryption and dual passwords--one for the program and one for the remote PC's log-in--are welcome protections.
You must upgrade to take advantage of the file transfer and synchronization abilities, but creative users should be able to find ways around that restriction for small files. Still, for the functionality and the price, LogMeIn is an excellent program.
Publisher's Description
From LogMeIn:
Free remote access is a reality with LogMeIn. Secure and ease-of-use come together in a powerful remote control solution that's 100% free and gives you full control of your home or work PC from anywhere you are with an Internet connection. LogMeIn is Web-based so it's far easier to use than alternatives - yet offers layers of security that others just don't including end-to-end 256-bit SSL encryption, dual authentication and RSA SecureID. Control your PC from anywhere quickly, easily, and securely.
Version 4.0.68 includes a new-and-improved user interface.
What's new in this version:
Version 4.0.68 includes a new-and-improved user interface.
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All versions:
4.2 starsout of 5 votes
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Current version:
3.0 starsout of 2 votes
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"LogMeIn is great!!!"
Version: LogMeIn Free 4.0.68
Pros
Easy to use, refiable, safe, secure, GREAT
Cons
prints on only the computer you are connecting to ,so you need to email files to yourself to print them.
Summary
LogMeIn is great, i have had it for years with no problem, I use it all the time in work when I need to change a file on my home computer, it is great with both windows and Mac support, and works all browsers, including Firefox and Safari. Plus, it requires on a simple 2.5 MB add-on file that uninstalls easy.
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"backdoor access for the bad guys"
Version: LogMeIn Free 4.0.68
Pros
fine for home use.
Cons
This is bad to use with your company's network. You are providing unauthorized remote access into your companies network. Considering that most people do not keep their machines clean of viri, spyware, owned... this is a huge security hole, providing a backdoor access.
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