Remote Access to your PC from anywhere with the new versions of GoToMyPC and PcAnywhere
Telecommuters and
tech support staff have been searching for the ideal remote access solution
for years. Symantec's pcanywhere comes close to the ideal with Version 10.0,
thanks to improved security and some slick customization features. For these
who don't want to deal with installing and configuring a complex program, GoToMyPC
from Expertcity.com offers web based remote access to your desktop from any
internet connected PC. Unlike VPN solutions, neither entails expensive hardware
or hard to configure software. GoToMyPC is revolutionary, and pcanywhere is
evolutionary.
Using a remote
access program can be like performing a puppet show underwater. Everything works,
but often slowly. New versions of Laplink Everywhere doesn't radically improve
things. Laplink Everywhere is a web based service that lets end users run computer
remotely via a browser. It is easy to get up and running, but it was clearly
rushed to the market. The beta version of pcanywhere 11 is largely aimed at
IT and help desk staffers who need to configure and troubleshoot enterprise
PCs. It is more difficult to master. The simple GoToMyPC web interface will
charm new users, but the lack of customization may make IT managers uneasy about
rolling the application out to hundreds of employees.
Still average customers should find GoToMyPC a handy way to retrieve files from home without having to get approval or assistance from their company's computer support staff. Enterprises will feel more comfortable using pcAnywhere for remote access.