LogMeIn Free Review Discussion

[Greg]

by Greg Ross

LogMeIn Free's remote access software promises access to your computer's data from any Internet-connected PC. Is this the frequently traveler's dream application, or just another kludgy third-party replacement for Windows XP remote desktop. Read our LogMeIn Free review to find out.

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[TexasEx7]

By lack of file sharing, do you mean I would be able to access a file remotely but not transfer it to the machine I was accessing it from?

[lwinstead]

That's right, TexasEx7. There is no capability to use the LogMeIn client as a file transfer mechanism/medium. (I should say, I'm only sure of that for the FREE client)

I use LogMeIn all the time, for work computers who are off the network and for family and friends; I LOVE the product, as it works very well and has saved my butt on a number of occasions. It's also an awesome alternative to VPN/VNC, which is much slower, at least for my setup.

[jgs9455]

This app is great and I use it daily. It's like a remote over the internet VNC. Windows remote desktop is good but can have issues when you use one account across multiple machines. For file transfers, you can use one of their other free products, LogMeIn Hamachi. I can't wait for a client for the Palm Pre.

[Greg]

By lack of file sharing, do you mean I would be able to access a file remotely but not transfer it to the machine I was accessing it from?

That is correct. LogMeIn Pro does support this feature though, albeit it costs money.

That's right, TexasEx7. There is no capability to use the LogMeIn client as a file transfer mechanism/medium. (I should say, I'm only sure of that for the FREE client)

I use LogMeIn all the time, for work computers who are off the network and for family and friends; I LOVE the product, as it works very well and has saved my butt on a number of occasions. It's also an awesome alternative to VPN/VNC, which is much slower, at least for my setup.

We've tested VNC programs in the roundup...they blew chunks. So I do not think it is your problem. LMI is definitely something to consider using. It's also how I administratively control my grandmother's computer (she has XP Home).

This app is great and I use it daily. It's like a remote over the internet VNC. Windows remote desktop is good but can have issues when you use one account across multiple machines. For file transfers, you can use one of their other free products, LogMeIn Hamachi. I can't wait for a client for the Palm Pre.

You can also have issues when a computer does not have one of the more expensive versions of Windows. You know, like RDP server support not being included? If you have Vista Home Premium, or XP Home, or Windows 7 Home Premium you'll want to look into this program.

[Aerows]

This smells of viral marketing. Whatever pays the bills, I guess.

[surfasb]

This smells of viral marketing. Whatever pays the bills, I guess.

Then you'll have to accuse all the other websites that give the same great reviews of LogMeIn. Gizmodo, LifeHacker, PCWorld, ZDNet, etc etc.

Edit:

When did viral marketing become synonymous with Astroturfing? Anyone else noticed this? It use to be synonymous with word of mouth. Now it is synonymous with stealth marketers posing as grassroots.

[gordon55y]

Could this be installed on my laptop and then provide remote access
if the laptop is stolen/lost?
You said that the present user of the system can see the mouse, keyboard.
So, maybe not useful for stolen/lost laptop?
thanks,
gordon

[surfasb]

Could this be installed on my laptop and then provide remote access
if the laptop is stolen/lost?
You said that the present user of the system can see the mouse, keyboard.
So, maybe not useful for stolen/lost laptop?
thanks,
gordon

It is possible to provide remote access if your laptop is stolen. The computer must be on though. Not sure how effective it would be to regain your laptop, but theoretically it is possible.

[gordon55y]

Read this news item:
http://www.computerworld.com/s/artic...?taxonomyId=15

I believe that was the paid version.
I wonder if the free version would do the same?

thanks,
gordon

It is possible to provide remote access if your laptop is stolen. The computer must be on though. Not sure how effective it would be to regain your laptop, but theoretically it is possible.