Remote Desktop
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Easiest-to-use browser-based remote; nice feel and implementation |
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Well-balanced in price and features; good for remote file access and tech support |
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Inexpensive annual plan; good for those who require basic access to files, email |
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Pricey but full of options; not the easiest to use, poor setup and performance |
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The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question:
Q: How do I get another social security card?
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Robert Siciliano is a NextAdvisor.com Expert Guest Blogger
A recent study by Dutch investigation firm Ultrascan shows we are half as smart (or twice as dumb) as we were in 2008, as advanced fee scams, a.k.a. 419 scams, doubled in losses to over $9 billion. 419 Advance Fee Fraud Statistics 2009 (PDF)
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Criminal hackers buying and selling hacked accounts
Robert Siciliano is a NextAdvisor.com Expert Guest Blogger.
Malicious software, designed to gather usernames and passwords, has been a boon to the criminal hacking community. Spyware, as it?s commonly known, records almost everything a user does on their PC. The most damaging spyware records all electronic communications via a web browser. That?s where the most damage [...]
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Apple has very quietly, almost too quietly, release a software update for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The 3.1.3 update was released on Tuesday, and seemed to be pretty inconsequential at first: a fix for the battery meter, some remedies for third-party app crashes, and something to do with Japanese keyboard layouts. Seemed like something I [...]
Top 8 worst Twitter social media hacks
Robert Siciliano is a NextAdvisor.com Expert Guest Blogger.
In the past year, the use of Twitter has increased dramatically. And so has the criminal hacker?s attention to the opportunity to use it for illicit gain. Here are the top-eight worst types of Twitter social media hacks:
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I want to own my website address. Can I own my own name and still have it hos...
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question:
Q: I want to own my website address-my time is near for renewal with my hosting company but I don't feel comfortable with them paying for it. Can I own my own name and still have it hosted?
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Baby boomers guilty of oversharing on Facebook
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What protection is available once your identity has been stolen?
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question:
Q: I would like to get information on what protection is available for a person who identity is already stolen and is being attempted to be used. I was wondering about instant alerts any time my name or credit is trying to [...]
Did you know?
Remote desktop access isn't just for accessing your own files away from home. If you frequently find yourself helping out a friend or relative with their PC, you can use remote desktop to assist them with technical support without leaving the comfort of your own home. Using remote desktop, you can watch their screen and walk them through essential steps, or take control and do it yourself. Most remote desktop services allow you to send messages via chat, and some even let you use VoIP to communicate by voice.
View our full comparison and reviews of the best remote desktop services
Control all your PCs
Say you're on a trip when something comes up at work and you need to make changes to a file that only you have access to. Use a remote computer to access your work computer and it'll be like you're right there. But remote desktop is not just for work. You can also use it to run your home network. If you have children who have computers, you can access their PCs to run anti-virus programs or monitor their activity. If you use a media PC for your home entertainment needs, you can use remote desktop to control it from any room in the house. It also makes file sharing a breeze: drag and drop photos or other personal documents from your host PC onto your remote (and vice-versa).
Browser-based or remote client
Some services use your browser for remote viewing and control, and some use a separate piece of remote desktop software. Deciding which one is best for you will depend on how you plan on using remote access. Browser-based remotes are easy, because you can access your host computer through pretty much any web browser with minimal downloads (you almost always have to download a small Active-X component for the browser). The only disadvantage is that these are often slower with more limited graphics performance. Remote desktop programs that use a separate software client often offer better performance and more features. These tend to be better for those who will always use a certain computer for their remote (such as a remote computer at home to access a host PC at work). Either way, make sure you're using a computer that you trust.
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