best remote access method?

LogMeIn is the easiest (as far as I know) to set up, and they have a free version that lets me do anything I'd ever want to do with remote control. It won't let you transfer files to the system you're remoting from, but that is easily side-stepped by using another method to transfer your files (ftp, upload site, etc.). The free version also lets you transfer your clipboard from one computer to the other unless it's a file.

Btw, I'm assuming you're using Windows. I haven't tried using LogMeIn with any other OS yet.

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Originally Posted by zander

thanks, that seems ideal, I'll check it out, oh yeah is it that secure?

edit: I found putty does anyone know if thats any good? I think its encrypted as well

It does use the secure protocol https that most online entities use for financial transactions (eBay, Amazon, banks. etc.), although sites like hotmail have even begun to use it for their logins!

Originally Posted by zander

thanks, that seems ideal, I'll check it out, oh yeah is it that secure?

edit: I found putty does anyone know if thats any good? I think its encrypted as well

Putty is a great tool for many purposes including remote control, proxy servers, FTP's, etc., but I don't think it is the most user-friendly solution for Windows users.

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