Easy Remote Administration for Your PC with LogMeIn
Remote Control Your Computer Anywhere with Free, Easy to Use Software
I have always been one of those people who feel “uneasy” when I am away from my PCs. I’m sure a lot of your know the feeling. For the average person it must be like forgetting your cell phone at home.
Because of all the things I do with my computers I have always wanted an easy way to stay connected so that I have access to my systems at all times. That is when I discovered LogMeIn.
Let me say now… THIS IS NOT A PAID ARTICLE. I do not get paid to blog, and I am not running PPC ads on this site. Take what I am writing at face value. If I recommend something on Live Informant, it is because it is GOOD not because I am being paid to do so.
With that out of the way, let me tell you why I think LogMeIn is such a good service.
- First of all it’s FREE. When you sign up there is a trial period that lasts several hours but once that’s gone you can do everything you need to do without the “additional” features that are available if you pay for the service.
- Second, it’s extremely easy to use. While I am all about technology, and computer tricks I don’t want to read a damn book every time I start a new project. LogMeIn is so simple a monkey could figure it out which is why I recommend it to my friends and family.
So How Do I Setup LogMeIn and Remote Admin my Computer?
The first thing you need to do is sign up on the LogMeIn website. Go to http://www.logmein.com and click the “Create an Account” link under the sign-in box.
Look for the option “LogMeIn Free” on the list. This only gives you remote control access to your PC but for most of us that is all we need. This service is FREE to use with no substantial lacking features or time limits.
Fill out the required information and create your account. Make sure your email is valid as you will need to validate your account to use it.
Once you have signed up you will see a link to “Add a Computer” with a big orange arrow pointing at it. Click on this link and it will allow you to install the Remote Administration Software on the PC you are currently working on.
At some point during the install you will be asked to assign a password for the PC. (Unless you already have a login on that PC) Create the password you will use when logging into the Remote System. If you already have a system or domain login this will be required to log into the PC.
Once you have installed the software you will see the LogMeIn icon appear in the TaskBar. As long as this program is running you can now connect to the Remote PC. It even works through a router without any additional configuration or setup.
You have now successfully setup a computer for Remote Administration. Now just go to the system you will use to Remote Control the PC (laptops work great for this) login to your account and install the ActiveX control that will allow you to access your Remote PC directly through your web browser.
You now have complete access to your Remote PC that you can admin from anywhere you can connect to the internet. This is a great setup for multiple reasons, and I’m sure you will find many useful applications for this.
