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Application Access Server Remotely Launches Any Application
8:00AM Adam Pash | Windows only: Ever realised after you left the house that you forgot to start your BitTorrent client to finish the last of that big download? That wouldn’t be a big deal with Application Access Server. More »
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Roll Your Own LogMeIn Pro With Free Apps
12:00AM Kevin Purdy | LogMeIn Pro offers fans of the well-liked remote desktop software some key features over the free version, including file syncing and remote printing. With some free apps, you can cover most of the difference. The Daily Cup of Tech blog recommends a few free apps that boost a free LogMeIn connection to nearly pro-level features. Key among them is the use of Dropbox, the free, multi-platform, password-syncing, Hive-Five-awarded app. The basic idea is that if you need to manipulate a file you’ve got locally with another remote computer, simply drop your file into your Dropbox bin, and it’ll arrive there in a few moments. For printing from one computer to another, Tim Fehlman suggests using a Windows PDF printing solution. Another good pick is the previously mentioned Yuuguu for screen sharing, as its a very simple connection (PIN and username) and works with both Macs and PCs. The only no-go with Cup of Tech’s free substition plan is remote audio streaming—something that only a fraction of the user base would likely want, but still a nifty feature. Any suggestions from our remote-savvy readers on getting all your remote system’s audio through your local speakers? Expanding Your LogMeIn Free’s Abilities [Daily Cup of Tech]
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Give Tech Support or Grab Files Remotely on any System
2:00AM Kevin Purdy | Whether you’re missing a crucial file at work or home, or you just need to tweak one little setting to get Mom’s email working again, having remote control of another desktop can be seriously handy. But not everybody can walk the less-tech-inclined through installing a VNC server and opening up their router ports, or have the time to create their own SingleClick tech support tool (cool as it may be). Today, we’re looking at the best solutions for getting into a computer remotely, whether you’re helping out Uncle Bif, grabbing files from home, or controlling your media server from the lounger. Photo by miguelb. More »Retrieve Any File on Your Home Computer via Email, Windows Edition
10:00AM Adam Pash | In response to our recent post on retrieving files on your Mac via email, Lifehacker reader and blogger Shantanu Goel built a Microsoft Outlook macro to perform the same function for the Windows crowd. Like the original AppleScript, Shantanu’s macro requires a “magic word” in the subject of the email to trigger the macro; then you need to know the full path to the file you want to retrieve. If you’re not that familiar with your filesystem, it’s probably not the solution for you. If you are familiar with the paths to your important files, though, this macro offers a great way to retrieve the file you forgot, and you can retrieve it anywhere you have email access. Remote File Access Through E-Mail [My Technophilic Musings via Shantanu.Goel] More »
