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Enable Concurrent Remote Sessions In Windows

4:00AM January 7, 2012 | Melanie Pinola

The built-in Remote Desktop (RDP) feature in Windows is a convenient way to access your computer remotely, but it’s limited to only one user accessing the PC at a time. TechSpot shares this patch to get around that limitation. More »

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LogMeIn Offers A Free Remote Access App For iOS

2:00AM December 23, 2011 | Thorin Klosowski

When it comes to remote access, we enjoy LogMeIn, but its $31 price can be a bit off-putting. However, with a recently released new version of the app, you can get basic remote access for free. More »

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Add Automatic Virus Scanning And More To uTorrent For Free

11:30AM December 9, 2011 | Whitson Gordon

uTorrent released a premium version of their BitTorrent client today, with some cool features like automatic virus scanning, video conversion for multiple devices and the ability to download torrents remotely. It does, however, come with a somewhat hefty $US25 price tag. Here’s how you can get and automate the best features of uTorrent Plus for free. More »

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Ask LH: How Do I Troubleshoot My Parents’ PC Remotely?

4:00AM October 4, 2011 | Alan Henry

Dear Lifehacker, I’m about to head off to school for a few months, and I’m the tech-literate one in the family. My parents depend on me to fix their computer problems and set up new things they want to use. What application can I use to connect to their computer from school and work on it when they need me that requires little to no setup on their part? More »

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Splashtop Desktop Offers Cross-Platform Remote Management

10:30PM September 26, 2011 | Alan Henry

Windows/Mac: There are plenty of options if you want to control a Mac or Windows PC from another system, but Splashtop Remote Desktop is a new option that lets you start with a Mac and control other Macs or Windows systems, complete with HD video and graphics on the remote system. More »

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LazyDroid Controls Your Android Phone From Your Web Browser

6:00AM May 14, 2011 | Whitson Gordon

Android: If you’re sitting at your computer, there’s no reason to be hunched over your phone editing contacts and sending text messages. LazyDroid puts your Android phone’s functions right in your web browser, so you don’t even need to pick it up. More »

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How To Turn Your Computer Into The Ultimate Remote Access Media Server

2:00AM May 3, 2011 | Adam Dachis

If you’re out of the house a lot but still want access to files on your home computer, one of the best ways to solve that problem involves setting up your computer as a remotely accessible home media server. Here’s a look at how to not only access your files (and control your computer) remotely, but also share files with others, stream music and video, access your photo library, and a whole lot more. More »

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Rule Your Computer From Afar By Setting Up Wake-On-LAN

3:00AM March 30, 2011 | Kevin Purdy

Wake-on-LAN isn’t a new technology, but with the increasing number of smartphones making their way to the market, it’s high time we looked at how you can make a home theatre PC, or any hard-wired system in your house, wake up from anywhere with free tools and a bit of tinkering. Here’s how to get started. More »

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Pogoplug Beta Turns Your Computer Into A File And Print Server

5:30AM March 25, 2011 | Adam Dachis

You might recognise Pogoplug from their handy roll-your-own online fileserver product that we turned into a fully featured Linux webserver. Now they’re trying out a beta program for a new service that gives your computer the same abilities as a Pogoplug without purchasing the hardware. More »

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How To Install A VNC Server On Your Jailbroken iOS Device

6:30AM March 12, 2011 | Adam Dachis

If you’ve ever left your iPhone at home and needed to check for missed calls, or you couldn’t find it and wanted to make an alarm go off with minimal effort, you could do both of those things easily if remote access were possible. If you have a jailbroken iOS device you can do that by installing Veency, the iOS VNC server. More »