Do you ever want to access files from your home computer or want to help your family and friends with their computer problems remotely? Remote Desktop applications are here to help you gain access to your home or friend’s computer from anywhere. Windows has a built-in Remote Desktop application and there are many alternatives available which are free and offer tons of bonus features.
It is very easy to set up these applications and establish remote connection between two computers. No matter where you are, you can access your home computer from anywhere as if you are sitting right in front of it. You can even use hardware like printer to print documents remotely. However, choosing the right application is important. Here are some of the best Remote Desktop alternatives which you can download and use for free.
LogMeIn
LogMeIn is one of the popular and first web based remote desktop applications. It is very easy to setup LogMeIn and launch a connection to control a remote computer. It offers both paid and free services to its customers to satisfy their remote desktop needs. Using this application you can remotely control your computer by using any modern web browser. LogMeIn is also available at the App Store and it helps you to turn your iPhone into a remote control for your computer.
TightVNC
This is one of the best open-source, cross-platform remote desktop applications. First you have to install TightVNC and set up a VNC server on the computer that you want to remotely control. Then you can gain access to the remote computer from any other computer which has VNC viewer installed. It suits better for personal as well as commercial need like education, customer support and various other purposes.
GoToMyPc
GoToMyPc is one of the most popular remote access tools.GoToMyPc is easy to install and configuration is done automatically. With GoToMyPc you can now control your computer remotely from any other computer connected to the internet. You can even access your computer from any Windows enabled mobile devices. All the data transfer is encrypted to ensure your privacy and safety. It alos offers easy file sharing system. You just need to drag and drop files across screens to share them.
Java Remote Desktop
Jay Remote Desktop (jr Desktop, as it is known otherwise) takes advantage of the fact that most of the modern operating systems and mobile devices can run the Java Virtual Machine. This open-source application built on Java platform and has multiple useful features like screen sharing, file transfer, synchronization and many more. It also has a built-in chat applicationthat enables you to chat with remote users easily while you control the other computer remotely.
SKYFEX
If you do not what to install any software on your computer then you can make use of this web service to remote control your client’s computer. All you need to do is ask your client to register with the site and share the client ID with you to start a remote assistance session. It uses 128-bit encryption to securely transfer data between computers. Even novice users can use this web application easily as there is no need to change any Firewall/proxy settings since SKYFEX behaves just like a regular HTTPS secure connection.
Guest author Srikanth writes for Tech Inspiration about software reviews and web applications.
