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LogMeIn remote computer access beefs up free service

LogMeIn Free beta
LogMeIn provides a suite of free and commercial applications that let you remotely log onto your PC or Mac from any machine with a web browser. But there are a few drawbacks. While you really can use pretty much any web browser, you'll have better results with Internet Explorer or Firefox because those applications can handle an ActiveX control or plugin. If you're using a different browser, your remote session may look more like a slideshow than a live view of your remote computer.

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.

Filed under: Internet, Utilities, Windows Mobile, Mobile

LogMeIn remote desktop access app coming to BlackBerry Storm

LogMeIn BlackBerry Storm
LogMeIn is developing an application that will let BlackBerry Storm users remotely access their Windows or OS X desktop computers. LogMeIn already provides a number of free and paid remote desktop solutions that can be run from a computer or several mobile devices including Windows Mobile and the iPhone.

The BlackBerry Storm version is pretty interesting because it includes full support for the Storm's on-screen keyboard. It will also support zooming in and out, which makes it easy to display your full desktop on a small screen device like the Storm.

The program is currently in alpha, but LogMeIn is accepting emails from people who are interested in finding out when the program will be released to the public.

[via MobileCrunch]

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