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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:
Quickly and easily remote control your PC or Mac from any other internet-connected computer just like you're sitting right there. Access all of your files and share them with others using LogMeIn. No need for firewall, router or proxy configuration. No requirement for remote PC admin rights.
LogMeIn Free includes: Remote control and desktop viewing; Copy and paste between computers; Wake on LAN; Reboot/reconnect (including safe mode); Basic reports (remote access sessions and user access); Chat, AES 256-bit encryption; SSL/TLS intrusion detection; IP address lockout.
What's new in this version: Now supports HD viewing
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"Best Remote Control i have ever used"
Version: LogMeIn Free 4.0.966
Pros
It work easily and very well. Simple to install and use from anywhere to anywhere.
Cons
There are no cons for me.
Summary
I have tried several, and this is easily my favorite.
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"This is the answer."
Version: LogMeIn Free 4.0.966
Pros
For months I've tried to get back to my mac to work with no luck. This program worked first time on MacBook Pro, Ipad with our Imac. I think it is GREAT!
Cons
None that I can see.
Summary
Nothing could be easier to set up & use. Try it you will like it.
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"Awesome!"
Version: LogMeIn Free 4.0.966
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
Seems to work very well, tested on a few machines, most importantly mom's :) Now able to offer support to people without costly software or difficult configuration. -
"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.
