Category Archives: Remote Access

Control Other Computers Remotely For Free With Chrome Remote Desktop [Cross-Platform]

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Chris Wiser

A favourite choice for remote assistance across platforms is TeamViewer. It’s free for non-commercial use, fast, and very easy to use even for people who don’t know very much about computers. But now Google have released something called Chrome Remote Desktop, For a … Continue reading →

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How To Set Up Your FreeNAS Server To Access Your Files From Anywhere

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Chris Wiser

FreeNAS is a free, open source BSD-based operating system that can turn any PC into a rock-solid file server. Makeuseof.com have written a basic installation, setting up a simple file share, and setting things up so you can access your files from … Continue reading →

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Splashtop Remote Desktop lets you control your computer remotely with another computer, iOS or Android device

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Chris Wiser

Remote control has always been popular, and if you want to remotely control your PC or Mac from another computer or a mobile device, than Splashtop Remote Desktop might come in handy. Just like any other remote control app, Splashtop … Continue reading →

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New Worm Prays On Weak & Helpless Passwords For Windows Remote Desktop

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Chris Wiser

Say hello to Morto, a Windows worm that has been spreading like wildfire over the last weekend. This new nasty has struck by spreading over the Windows Remote Desktop Protocol. Rather than using fancy network trickery, Morto attempts to infect its target … Continue reading →

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Virgin Media TiVo app arrives for Android – iphone coming soon…

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Chris Wiser

Virgin Media has announced the arrival of an Android TiVo smartphone app, with an iPhone version set to follow soon. The TiVo functionality in the new Virgin Media boxes has won plaudits, but the capacity to use a smartphone was … Continue reading →

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Join.me: The Simplest Way To Have A Web Conference Call Between Computers & Mobile Devices

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Chris Wiser

Your friend has called. They have a problem with their computer and are asking for your expertise. You want to help, but it’s a bit difficult to assist your friend if you can only rely on their limited oral description … Continue reading →

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Access your PC files from anywhere….

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Chris Wiser

With ZumoCast installed, you don’t ever have to upload your desktop files to the cloud but you’ll still be able to access them from other computers or your iOS devices. To get started, just install the ZumoCast client on your … Continue reading →

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