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Comodo Easy VPN is a fast, free Hamachi alternative for Windows

Ages ago, I used a combination of Hamachi and UltraVNC for hassle-free remote support setups. At the time (again, this was a long time ago), Hamachi had a lot of reliability and speed issues - so I ended up switching to TeamViewer.

Recently, however, I decided to revisit my options. One alternative I happened upon was Comodo's free Easy VPN application.

Like Hamachi, Easy VPN supports multiple virtual networks. To give a friend access, simply provide the name and password and they're ready to join. When logged in, the icon next to their name will turn green and you can then ping, chat, and even remote control to your heart's content. All traffic is 128-bit encrypted.

Ping times and file transfer speeds are respectable and competitive with Hamachi. The remote control software (which feels and works a lot like many VNC apps) works well, and is perfect for quick, long-distance assistance.

Machines connected on a Comodo Easy VPN network function just like the computers attached to your home router. You can share files, folders, and even printers. Need to be able to print on the fancy color laser printer at work from the comfort of your kitchen table? Easy VPN is a hassle-free way to get the job done.

You can read more about how Easy VPN works over at Comodo's web site, where you can also download it. Easy VPN works on Windows XP or newer - both 32 and 64-bit builds.

Filed under: Utilities, Windows

LogMeIn Hamachi updated to version 2


LogMeIn's
unique VPN solution 'Hamachi' has been updated to version 2.

Hamachi - which is free for non profit use for up to 16 nodes (256 nodes are supported in the subscription based paid version) - is a simple to use VPN solution. The VPN provides 256 bit AES encrypted tunneling across public and private networks and is incredibly easy to manage from a web based interface. Multiple secure networks can be created as required, allowing provision of virtual networks on demand to machines on any type of network connection in any location.

Hamachi's excellent performance has always been its strong point and as such it has garnered a huge following amongst gamers who can take advantage of it's low latency connections and rapid expandability. Inviting a new machine to your Hamachi network is as simple as sharing your network number and password.

As well as a shiny new UI, the newly released Hamachi version 2 adds hub and spoke networks, gateway networks, installation links (click to automatically join networks), network management and client management. At the time of writing, the new release seems to be available for Windows only, with no clients available for Mac, Linux or Windows Mobile contrary to the previous release.

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Filed under: Internet, Utilities, Windows, Office, Freeware, Windows x64

GBridge gets better with Google Apps support in v2.0


If you haven't heard of GBridge before, here's what it does in a nutshell. Like Hamachi, it creates a zero-config virtual private network between computers. GBridge, as you might guess from the name, uses your Google credentials rather than requiring a separate login.

It's an excellent way to back up, sync, communicate with, and remote control machines you administer regardless of where they're located. One key feature missing in earlier versions was support for Google Apps for domains. The GBridge dev team has responded to numerous requests from forum users, and they're fully supported in version 2.

Sign in using your custom domain details, and GBridge will automatically display all other accounts in your domain. If you use Google Apps in your workplace, the change is a big plus and it makes GBridge a much more compelling app for business use.

To try it out, download the latest version. If you're an IT administrator and use Google Apps at work, GBridge is well worth the install.

Filed under: Internet

Hamachi acquired by LogMeIn

HamachiApplied Networking, maker of Hamachi, has announced that it has been acquired by LogMeIn, Inc. Hamachi, a free tool described by Applied Networking as "a program that allows you to arrange multiple computers into their own secure network just as if they were connected by a physical network cable," and is a good match for LogMeIn, Inc., which makes browser-based VPN-like remote administration tools LogMeIn and RemotelyAnywhere. The Hamachi developers supply some more details on the official Hamachi forum, or you can read LogMeIn's press release on the acquisition.

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