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9/10/2010 10:39:02 AM EDT
Has anyone here used LogMeIn?  I run the PCs at my gun club (used for managing the club's business and gate controller) and would like to setup a simple way to support them from offsite.  LogMeIn offers a free version for which we are eligible (we are a registered non-profit corp.).  One feature I like is that it can be accessed via a web browser so we don't need to worry about supporting VPN clients.

Thanks.
9/10/2010 11:42:44 AM EDT
[#1]
Haven't used LogMeIn but I do use GotoMyPC on a daily basis so I can access my workstation from home and get to all my servers in the office. Works great. I'm not 100% on it but I think it's like $17 a month for one computer. The only issue that I've had with it is if you're running Vista and you aren't logged in already to your workstation, the control+alt+delete sequence isn't recognized for some reason. It's fixed in W7 though.

You can also use VNC which is free.
9/10/2010 11:46:28 AM EDT
[#2]
I use it frequently with great results running AutoCAD from my work PC.

It's gtg
9/10/2010 12:04:17 PM EDT
[#3]
I use it frequently to access my UNIX emulator from home to check on parts and prices for customer when I'm on call.  It's great and easy to use.

Highly recommend.
9/10/2010 12:11:59 PM EDT
[#4]
Try TeamViewer. I really like it. Simple too. Its free as long as you do not use it for commercial purposes.





http://www.teamviewer.com/index.aspx




9/10/2010 2:52:08 PM EDT
[#5]
Thanks guys.

I'm looking for something super simple because our membership director and VP need something to access the PC running our gate control software.  We currently have a VPN setup and then they use VNC to access the PC, but I'm trying to simplify the setup.
9/11/2010 4:50:36 PM EDT
[#6]
My dad is a CPA and he uses it regularly to access his main machine when he is out in the "field" when using his laptop/3Gcard. It works well for him, when everything else does.
9/11/2010 7:04:39 PM EDT
[#7]



Quoted:


Try TeamViewer. I really like it. Simple too. Its free as long as you do not use it for commercial purposes.





http://www.teamviewer.com/index.aspx





This is what I use and it's more reliable than logmein.



 
9/11/2010 11:16:40 PM EDT
[#8]
I have LogMeIn on four machines at my house, about 6-7 relatives/family members computers and 4-5 friends computers. That is just for personal stuff. At the office, we put it on our clients workstations or servers that are not signed up on one of our Managed Services packages (we use a system management software for those).

Great product and extremely easy to use.. and its FREE!

-d
9/12/2010 4:04:48 AM EDT
[#9]
Quoted:

Quoted:
Try TeamViewer. I really like it. Simple too. Its free as long as you do not use it for commercial purposes.


http://www.teamviewer.com/index.aspx


This is what I use and it's more reliable than logmein.
 


describe more reliable?

i've used lmi for years with no issue
9/12/2010 4:19:05 PM EDT
[#10]
Why aren't you using the Windows Remote Desktop Connection?
9/12/2010 4:26:13 PM EDT
[#11]
It is awesome. I use it to help my mother in law with her computer. What is great, is she can see what I am doing, so I can teach her while I show her how to do it remotely.

Eta: It is much easier to use than to setup RDP port forwarding, and having to be concerned if your ISP switches your IP. It has its own client that updates their servers with the target's current IP.
9/13/2010 5:48:16 AM EDT
[#12]
Quoted:
Why aren't you using the Windows Remote Desktop Connection?


I want to get away from that so I don't need to have open ports on my router.
9/13/2010 9:41:07 AM EDT
[#13]
LogMeIn Free is GTG.
9/13/2010 7:36:44 PM EDT
[#14]
Works great.  I use it all the time.
9/14/2010 5:52:01 PM EDT
[#15]



Quoted:



Quoted:




Quoted:

Try TeamViewer. I really like it. Simple too. Its free as long as you do not use it for commercial purposes.





http://www.teamviewer.com/index.aspx





This is what I use and it's more reliable than logmein.

 




describe more reliable?



i've used lmi for years with no issue


Consistently loses connection while in a remote session. Teamviewer hasn't had any issues, and it's free too.



 
9/15/2010 12:02:24 PM EDT
[#16]
logmein is gtg , use it everyday to get to about 7 pc's around the world ....never lets me down and if the PC supports it I can turn on a remote pc if it is off.
9/16/2010 11:03:13 AM EDT
[#17]
they use it at work to remote into client pcs
9/18/2010 11:52:43 PM EDT
[#18]
Quoted:

Quoted:
Quoted:

Quoted:
Try TeamViewer. I really like it. Simple too. Its free as long as you do not use it for commercial purposes.


http://www.teamviewer.com/index.aspx


This is what I use and it's more reliable than logmein.
 


describe more reliable?

i've used lmi for years with no issue

Consistently loses connection while in a remote session. Teamviewer hasn't had any issues, and it's free too.
 


I have had yet to lose a connection while using LogMeIn. FWIW.

-d
9/21/2010 10:54:58 AM EDT
[#19]
Use it, love it.