Comments on: Want WebEx-like Control Over A Remote Computer For Free? http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/want-webex-like-control-over-a-remote-machine-for-free/ Cool Websites, Software and Internet Tips Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:49:46 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: shokti http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/want-webex-like-control-over-a-remote-machine-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-396007 shokti Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:34:09 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7309#comment-396007 teamviewer(http://www.teamviewer.com) is similar to this program. teamviewer(http://www.teamviewer.com) is similar to this program.

]]> By: Mr. Guy http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/want-webex-like-control-over-a-remote-machine-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-387193 Mr. Guy Thu, 21 May 2009 19:24:35 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7309#comment-387193 I've looked at most of the things mentioned here. It seems like they do not redirect special keys like the Windows key. That's critical for me. I know GotoAssist does and I really like it but it's out of the price range. Anyone know of any free or paid options that will redirect special keys like the Windows key? I’ve looked at most of the things mentioned here. It seems like they do not redirect special keys like the Windows key. That’s critical for me. I know GotoAssist does and I really like it but it’s out of the price range. Anyone know of any free or paid options that will redirect special keys like the Windows key?

]]> By: Bruce http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/want-webex-like-control-over-a-remote-machine-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-382778 Bruce Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:04:19 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7309#comment-382778 For someone who is not computer savvy, remote control software is a necessity, and Proxy Networks <a href="http://www.proxynetworks.com" rel="nofollow">remote control software</a> is well worth the price of admission. And unlike VNC, there is no limit to the amount of computers it can run on. Talk about user-friendly. For someone who is not computer savvy, remote control software is a necessity, and Proxy Networks remote control software is well worth the price of admission. And unlike VNC, there is no limit to the amount of computers it can run on. Talk about user-friendly.

]]> By: Karl L. Gechlik http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/want-webex-like-control-over-a-remote-machine-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-375077 Karl L. Gechlik Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:56:51 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7309#comment-375077 If you look at the first screen shot you see you can throttle your connection speed. If you have a 7mb connection you would choose the highest setting from the drop down menu. Did you try that? If you look at the first screen shot you see you can throttle your connection speed. If you have a 7mb connection you would choose the highest setting from the drop down menu.

Did you try that?

]]> By: tunghoy http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/want-webex-like-control-over-a-remote-machine-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-375076 tunghoy Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:37:16 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7309#comment-375076 AVG anti-virus showed Ammyy as safe. I also submitted the site to AVG's labs and they said it was safe. Unfortunately, the free Ammyy software is worth exactly what I paid for it. It was so <strong>painfully</strong> slow as to be completely worthless. I've found VNC applications in general to be slow, but Ammyy and Zolved were unusable. I tested both on very fast computers connected to a 7 gb DSL. AVG anti-virus showed Ammyy as safe. I also submitted the site to AVG’s labs and they said it was safe.

Unfortunately, the free Ammyy software is worth exactly what I paid for it. It was so painfully slow as to be completely worthless. I’ve found VNC applications in general to be slow, but Ammyy and Zolved were unusable. I tested both on very fast computers connected to a 7 gb DSL.

]]> By: Use One Keyboard & One Mouse For Multiple Computers (PC Only) | MakeUseOf.com http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/want-webex-like-control-over-a-remote-machine-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-363702 Use One Keyboard & One Mouse For Multiple Computers (PC Only) | MakeUseOf.com Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:08:30 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7309#comment-363702 [...] say I want to copy information from my desktop to my server. I can remote desktop in, use VNC, AAMMY or any number of remote control programs. But what if I want to be able to view both machines at [...] [...] say I want to copy information from my desktop to my server. I can remote desktop in, use VNC, AAMMY or any number of remote control programs. But what if I want to be able to view both machines at [...]

]]> By: Anthony http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/want-webex-like-control-over-a-remote-machine-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-357512 Anthony Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:41:48 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7309#comment-357512 I personally use Techinline (http://www.techinline.com) which is very simple and doesn't cost a "fortune", like some of the other services mentioned above. Plus they offer a "pay as you go" plan which I've seen only 1 or 2 other services offer, and that's just perfect for sporadic use. All in all, it's a great tool for remote support I personally use Techinline (http://www.techinline.com) which is very simple and doesn’t cost a “fortune”, like some of the other services mentioned above. Plus they offer a “pay as you go” plan which I’ve seen only 1 or 2 other services offer, and that’s just perfect for sporadic use. All in all, it’s a great tool for remote support

]]> By: Karl L. Gechlik http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/want-webex-like-control-over-a-remote-machine-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-357321 Karl L. Gechlik Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:28:11 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7309#comment-357321 I have been using it for a while now and can say it is VERY safe and an excellent product. I have been using it for a while now and can say it is VERY safe and an excellent product.

]]> By: ak http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/want-webex-like-control-over-a-remote-machine-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-357307 ak Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:32:48 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7309#comment-357307 I experienced exactly the same problem as R J. I was taken to a suspicious web-site. But following clicks, i get the correct site. So, I'm a little bit concerned. I experienced exactly the same problem as R J.
I was taken to a suspicious web-site.
But following clicks, i get the correct site.
So, I’m a little bit concerned.

]]> By: Nick http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/want-webex-like-control-over-a-remote-machine-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-356918 Nick Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:12:15 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7309#comment-356918 I've been using Team Viewer, have found it pretty reliable and it's so simple even the relatives can run the client software. I'd be very interested to here how people rate it compared to crossloop and others? I’ve been using Team Viewer, have found it pretty reliable and it’s so simple even the relatives can run the client software. I’d be very interested to here how people rate it compared to crossloop and others?

]]> By: Sandy http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/want-webex-like-control-over-a-remote-machine-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-354331 Sandy Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:12:41 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7309#comment-354331 Tried CrossLoop this weekend on my systems and my F-Secure antivirus/firewall balked. Had to unload on both machines to install it and then again each time I wanted to run it. I'll have to try both showmypc and ammyy. I've got a project coming up where I'll most likely be doing a lot of after-the-fact support & don't want to be running out there all the time. Thanks for the options. Tried CrossLoop this weekend on my systems and my F-Secure antivirus/firewall balked. Had to unload on both machines to install it and then again each time I wanted to run it. I’ll have to try both showmypc and ammyy. I’ve got a project coming up where I’ll most likely be doing a lot of after-the-fact support & don’t want to be running out there all the time. Thanks for the options.

]]> By: BigJ http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/want-webex-like-control-over-a-remote-machine-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-354311 BigJ Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:13:45 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7309#comment-354311 I agree <a href="http://showmypc.com" rel="nofollow">http://showmypc.com</a> is the best one closest to webex, slick and zero install package. I agree http://showmypc.com is the best one closest to webex, slick and zero install package.

]]> By: Mmmbaco http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/want-webex-like-control-over-a-remote-machine-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-354160 Mmmbaco Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:59:32 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7309#comment-354160 www.showmypc.com is the closest i've seen to free webex, use it all the time to un-noob the relatives pc's.... http://www.showmypc.com is the closest i’ve seen to free webex, use it all the time to un-noob the relatives pc’s….

]]> By: links for 2008-11-08 at DeStructUred Blog http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/want-webex-like-control-over-a-remote-machine-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-353754 links for 2008-11-08 at DeStructUred Blog Sun, 09 Nov 2008 02:02:10 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7309#comment-353754 [...] Want WebEx-like Control Over A Remote Machine For Free? (tags: VNC Remote support Freeware) [...] [...] Want WebEx-like Control Over A Remote Machine For Free? (tags: VNC Remote support Freeware) [...]

]]> By: Karl L. Gechlik http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/want-webex-like-control-over-a-remote-machine-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-353744 Karl L. Gechlik Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:36:06 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7309#comment-353744 I have to check that one out. Thanks. I have to check that one out. Thanks.

]]> By: Michael Natale http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/want-webex-like-control-over-a-remote-machine-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-353741 Michael Natale Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:20:22 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7309#comment-353741 LogMeIn rules, works great on Windows and Macs, and is free. They have a paid upgrade if you want some sexier features like file transfer. For plain old remote control it works like a charm and is completely secure. Works right through a web browser. Also wrt VNC and other remote control products that have been around a bit - many "security" programs classify them as threats even though they're not. They do it because in principle anything that allows remote control of your computer is a potential point of exploit. LogMeIn rules, works great on Windows and Macs, and is free. They have a paid upgrade if you want some sexier features like file transfer. For plain old remote control it works like a charm and is completely secure. Works right through a web browser.

Also wrt VNC and other remote control products that have been around a bit – many “security” programs classify them as threats even though they’re not. They do it because in principle anything that allows remote control of your computer is a potential point of exploit.

]]> By: Joe http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/want-webex-like-control-over-a-remote-machine-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-353699 Joe Sat, 08 Nov 2008 19:41:56 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7309#comment-353699 awesome. thanks awesome. thanks

]]> By: catester http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/want-webex-like-control-over-a-remote-machine-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-353676 catester Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:46:23 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7309#comment-353676 I really like CrossLoop (http://crossloop.com/). It's just tight VNC with a nice interface that doesn't scare the pants off my not-so-techie family, friends, and clients. It doesn't litter one's hard drive with crap like LogMeIn, can easily be uninstalled, and leaves no back door. (I know that's a downside if you want to control a machine and no one is there at the time, but that's not how I work, so it's good for me.) Works great on Vista, XP and even 9.x. If you do support for money, you can open a free account there and collect the money right then through PayPal. But you are not obligated to do it that way. I really like CrossLoop (http://crossloop.com/). It’s just tight VNC with a nice interface that doesn’t scare the pants off my not-so-techie family, friends, and clients. It doesn’t litter one’s hard drive with crap like LogMeIn, can easily be uninstalled, and leaves no back door. (I know that’s a downside if you want to control a machine and no one is there at the time, but that’s not how I work, so it’s good for me.) Works great on Vista, XP and even 9.x. If you do support for money, you can open a free account there and collect the money right then through PayPal. But you are not obligated to do it that way.

]]> By: Karl L. Gechlik http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/want-webex-like-control-over-a-remote-machine-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-353667 Karl L. Gechlik Sat, 08 Nov 2008 15:41:51 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7309#comment-353667 I have been using it for almost 2 weeks now. I did not get that warning when visiting with either firefox 3 or IE7. As usual I run my apps in a virtual environment and watch for malware and the such. I have not had any issues with it. I have been using it for almost 2 weeks now. I did not get that warning when visiting with either firefox 3 or IE7. As usual I run my apps in a virtual environment and watch for malware and the such. I have not had any issues with it.

]]> By: alfredwesterveld http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/want-webex-like-control-over-a-remote-machine-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-353666 alfredwesterveld Sat, 08 Nov 2008 15:41:48 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7309#comment-353666 I really like logmein.com. You can also install logmein hamachi to create vpn available for all platforms. I really like logmein.com. You can also install logmein hamachi to create vpn available for all platforms.

]]> By: R J http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/want-webex-like-control-over-a-remote-machine-for-free/comment-page-1/#comment-353665 R J Sat, 08 Nov 2008 15:23:41 +0000 http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=7309#comment-353665 When I clicked the Ammyy link in the post above, Firefox threw up a warning: <b><blockquote>"This web site at 91.205.233.31 has been reported as an attack site and has been blocked based on your security preferences."</b></blockquote> I then clicked the <b>|Why is this site blocked|</b>which showed further 'concerning' warnings: <b><blockquote>Safe Browsing Diagnostic page for 91.205.233.0 What is the current listing status for 91.205.233.0? This site is not currently listed as suspicious. Part of this site was listed for suspicious activity 1 time(s) over the past 90 days. What happened when Google visited this site? Of the 18 pages we tested on the site over the past 90 days, 0 page(s) resulted in malicious software being downloaded and installed without user consent. The last time Google visited this site was on 2008-11-06, and suspicious content was never found on this site within the past 90 days. Has this site acted as an intermediary resulting in further distribution of malware? Over the past 90 days, 91.205.233.0 did not appear to function as an intermediary for the infection of any sites.</b></blockquote> Has this site hosted malware? <i> Yes, this site has hosted malicious software over the past 90 days. It infected 17 domain(s), including piroposcortos.com, lextechs.com, photoactions.com.</i> Is this a 'safe' application to use? When I clicked the Ammyy link in the post above, Firefox threw up a warning:


“This web site at 91.205.233.31 has been reported as an attack site and has been blocked based on your security preferences.”

I then clicked the |Why is this site blocked|which showed further ‘concerning’ warnings:


Safe Browsing
Diagnostic page for 91.205.233.0

What is the current listing status for 91.205.233.0?
This site is not currently listed as suspicious.
Part of this site was listed for suspicious activity 1 time(s) over the past 90 days.

What happened when Google visited this site?
Of the 18 pages we tested on the site over the past 90 days, 0 page(s) resulted in malicious software being downloaded and installed without user consent. The last time Google visited this site was on 2008-11-06, and suspicious content was never found on this site within the past 90 days.

Has this site acted as an intermediary resulting in further distribution of malware?
Over the past 90 days, 91.205.233.0 did not appear to function as an intermediary for the infection of any sites.

Has this site hosted malware?
Yes, this site has hosted malicious software over the past 90 days. It infected 17 domain(s), including piroposcortos.com, lextechs.com, photoactions.com.

Is this a ’safe’ application to use?

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