Ways to remotely access your PC
If you’re a road warrior, chances are, you’ll be missing your PC a lot. Sure, you can always bring a laptop or a smartphone but there are some programs/files on your PC that can’t be put on your smartphone or laptop. So, how can you bring your PC with you on your travels? Two words: Remote Access
Remote Access allows you to control your desktop PC from another device, say a laptop or smartphone, or another PC altogether. So here are some ways to access your PC remotely:
THROUGH A SMARTPHONE
Smartphones such as the iPhone, an Android phone or a Windows Mobile device has some apps which can help you remotely access your PC through your phone. The good news is that most of these apps are free, the bad news is that its features are limited
THROUGH A PROGRAM
Now if you have a laptop and want access to your desktop you can access your PC through RDP, VNC. RDP is mostly for windows xp PCs while VNC is platform independent so you can remotely access your iMac on a laptop running a VNC client.
If you run a tech support business or if your business has a tech support department, there are software such as Proxy Pro 6 which gives better security through a 256 bit encryption.
Choosing the best ways for remote access would ultimately depend on your needs.