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TeamViewer improves speed, messaging, presentations in v4.1
by Lee Mathews Apr 29th 2009 at 1:00PM
Since I last wrote about TeamViewer, the connection speed has been improved a number of new additions have been made. My favorite by far is the ability to create an account and save a list of client addresses for quick access without needing to ask for IDs. The list can be accessed from any TeamViewer 4+ instance and it's also available in the Flash-based web application (also a newer addition).
New in 4.1 is the quick-sharing button (pictured) which can be enabled on application title bars. Click the button and select one of your TeamViewer contacts, and they'll be instantly connected in presentation or remote control mode and locked to that application window.
The messaging system has also been improved and now supports conferencing with more than two users (a great way to provide instructions to several people at once). Direct messages can also be sent to other TeamViewer users with a partner account - even when they're offline.
Founder Dr. Tilo Rossmanith states that TeamViewer's attention to collaboration features in the new release adresses "the business trend away from command and control and towards collaboration and team work."TeamViewer also now pops up notifications when a contact becomes accessible. It's extremely useful for keeping tabs on remote systems that you're waiting to complete a reboot.
There's also a new dual-password feature. Lost the permanent password to a partner? No problem. TeamViewer automatically generates a session password for installed hosts just like it does for quick support connections.
As always, all features are available free for personal use. For more information about the new version, read the official press release.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Constantin said 3:45AM on 5-04-2009
Hi Lee,
Thank you for this detailed post on the new collaboration features in TeamViewer version 4.1. from the whole crew in Germany.
All the best,
Constantin
TeamViewer
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Jake said 7:07AM on 5-15-2009
Hello Lee,
Do you know if there are any restrictions for non-commercial use? I read somewhere that you can use Teamviewer only 15 minutes a day for free. Is it true?
Thanks
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Lee Mathews said 7:09AM on 5-15-2009
Nope, as long as you "personal" during setup, the only limitation is the nag screen when you close a session.
If the app detects commercial use (i.e. commercial host and personal control) then it limits our sessions to 5 minutes a time, but still no daily limit that I know of
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stewt1982 said 1:09PM on 6-01-2009
Lee, do you happen to know whether there are any "branding" features available with the free version? I run a small IT support business and am looking for the most cost-effective solution. Currently I'm using Techinline Remote Desktop (http://www.techinline.com) which is a great fit for a small business such as mine, and they offer file transfer and customization options (as far as I know LMI Rescue doesn't on their free version) and it's a fraction of what some of the other tools cost. However, perhaps there are free services out there that can offer the same thing and I'm in the process of looking around. Any info would help
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