Third-Party Remote Control Tools
If you don’t want to set up Remote Desktop, you might want to consider using one of several third-party remote control tools. A bunch of web-based products have emerged that work very well. Many of them have free versions, and most have some advantages over Remote Desktop: they work with any version of Windows, and they require almost no setup, even if you have a router on your Internet connection. Here are some products to check out:
• LogMeIn—Available in free and Pro versions. Pro gets you file transfer, sound, and printing. Mac and Windows versions are available. No network setup is necessary. Find information at www.logmein.com. I use this program myself and I really like it. The iOS and Android client is ...
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