Filed under: Internet, Utilities, Windows, Macintosh, Beta, Web
LogMeIn remote computer access beefs up free service
by Brad Linder Aug 28th 2009 at 9:00AM
But the LogMeIn folks are getting to roll out a handful of new features including support for a Flash-based control that should work better with other browsers including Google Chrome, Safari, and Opera.
The new LogMeIn Free will also include the ability to wake some computers (depending on their hardware) from sleep using wake-on-LAN controls. The LogMeIn web site has also been redesigned and you can start using the new layout now by logging into beta.logmein.com.
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Yes, amazingly, it's possible to have a sequel to a game called "The World's Hardest Game". It doesn't seem logically possible, since if the first one was actually the world's hardest, how could another one come along and share the moniker? It made me doubt the name in the first place. That is, until I tried the game.
The mechanics of the game are very simple. You are a small red square, ...
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Lanooz said 10:17AM on 8-28-2009
I prefer Teamviewer.com rather than LogMeIn.
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Dan said 10:17AM on 8-28-2009
Me too.
And let's also consider it Teamviewer's achievement that LogMeIn is now free also. (free as in free beer).
How long for Netviewer, GotoMyPC et al to follow suite?
Brad Linder said 10:19AM on 8-28-2009
LogMeIn has offered a free version for years. The company also offers subscription service for advanced features.
Dan said 10:52AM on 8-28-2009
@Brad: You are right, I stand corrected. I was confusing this with another product.
noellud said 2:24AM on 9-09-2009
Having used both LMI & TV3&4 for several years, the feature that makes LMI (Free) beat all others hands down is its efficiency while maintaining quality (speed on small bandwidth) =the LMI Display Driver. Yup, no competitors at all in the FREE market that I have come accross.
The only cons are poorer file sharing facilities in Hamachi (separate app!!)compared to TV4.
John said 11:00AM on 8-28-2009
I also prefer TeamViewer.com for family and friends so nothing needs to installed on their PC, but for home PC and servers I use LogMeIn free to access them throughout the day from anywhere with just a browser.
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blogward said 1:32PM on 8-28-2009
Teamviewer is fuss-free. Got an error code trying to install LogMeIn, and life's too short.
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Ntw1103 said 2:34PM on 8-28-2009
I use logmein all the time. their new design seems to take up more room. I haven't tried it on my pda yet, but that might make it a little harder to use.
I use logmein on 7 computers and my pda, it works great and is fast.
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Jash Sayani said 4:39PM on 8-28-2009
I love VNC. Not dependent on any service. Use your own domain and set a password. You can access it from a PC/Mac/iPhone.
What more do you need?
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Soop said 8:24AM on 9-01-2009
Is the Wake on Lan stuff included in the Free accounts? I can t see it, it looks to me that it's only available on the Pro2 accounts paid.
I hope I'm wrong. I have to use an iPhone WOL app to wake my home PCs before I can remote them atm and this feature would remove that step!
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