What Software For Remote Desktop?

Post by **Class--** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 6:49 pm

hi guys what software u reccomend for remote desktoping?
i used vnc b4 and another i cant remember the name of but that was years ago. what u lot using?

ta

Class

Post by **Legthigh** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 7:19 pm

To keep my eye on what the kids are up to on their PC's I use tightVNC, seems to work pretty nicely mate.

Post by **Class--** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 10:18 pm

thats the one i d/l but it doesnt seem to work too fast

i think thats why i stopped using vnc in the first place

gonna have a better look i think

Class

Post by **Legthigh** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 11:16 pm

Let us know if you find anything better mate, I just need something to watch what the kids are up to on our home network really.

Oh I also use Logmein at work, that could be worth a look mate, good thing about that is you use your web browser to connect.

Post by **Claw** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 10:34 pm

Here are some comparisons between RD software packages... dunno if the one you can't remember the name of is there or not... a handy little guide all the same.

<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison ... p_software" target="_blank">Comparison of Remote Desktop Software.</a>

As for protecting youngsters from the mire of the internet I have installed Cybersitter on my children's PC's. It has a Remote facility but better still you can specify what sites they are allowed to visit rather than waiting for a disaster to happen.

With Cybersitter you can also set the times at which they are allowed to access the 'net, etc... I'm really impressed with it have have been using it on their computers for over a year now.

<a href="http://www.cybersitter.com/cybinfo.htm" target="_blank">Cybersitter... check it out.</a>

Post by **Class--** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 11:38 pm

ta claw
yer that comparison is all vnc. the one i used to use and loved for over the LAN was radmin2.1 i have found radmin3 just need to see if i can find one in the garage

Class

Post by **andrew** » Mon May 21, 2007 5:30 pm

if your after just a straight connection to another workstation I use the one that comes built into windows xp, logs the other person off/locks workstation bvut it works a treat!

Post by **CocoPops** » Tue May 22, 2007 8:45 pm

Have a look at "logmein.com"

It's free and is all done through a web browser and a small client on the "controlled" pc.

It's ideal for connecting to your home PC to surf when work blocks certain sites

Post by **D3s3rt_F0x** » Wed May 30, 2007 12:29 pm

Aye i use logmein.com at work to remote onto home PC works fine for me.

Post by **DjXs** » Wed May 30, 2007 5:38 pm

I just use windows xp's built in one ,for accessing home pc through the company network.. Works great and is much better than logmein TBH

Post by **CocoPops** » Wed May 30, 2007 6:46 pm

DjXs wrote: I just use windows xp's built in one ,for accessing home pc through the company network.. Works great and is much better than logmein TBH

Thats ok as long as the company firewall allows it

Ours doesn't... so hence teh logmein is perfect as it's port 80 traffic.