Windows : Connecting to work, faster way?

Lozza · 19-11-2011, 21:41

I currently use www.gotmypc.com to connect to my computer at work so that I can work from home.

It is however incredibly painful and slow. Is there another way and what would I need to do, in simple language please!

Dymetrie · 19-11-2011, 22:04

I've been using Team Viewer to control my desktop PC and Media PC from my iPhone, or each other

It's nice and quick, secure, free, and has some nice features (which you can ignore if you don't want to use them).

All it should need is for you to install the software and set up an account

Blighter · 19-11-2011, 22:39

logmein.com > *

Kitten · 19-11-2011, 23:54

^ditto

Stan_Lite · 19-11-2011, 23:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dymetrie

I've been using Team Viewer to control my desktop PC and Media PC from my iPhone, or each other

It's nice and quick, secure, free, and has some nice features (which you can ignore if you don't want to use them).

All it should need is for you to install the software and set up an account

I agree with Dym. Teamviewer is easy to use and works with Windows, Mac, Linux and has apps for iPad, iPhone and Android - all completely free of charge (including file transfer).

Lozza · 20-11-2011, 10:59

Thanks for the suggestions, would they not be along similar lines to what I'm already using? and in essence work the same way?

I don't really know much about how all this works so excuse my ignorance!

My internet connection at home is quick, at work it's quick but together they are very sluggish and often there are connection problems... is this just down to the software?

I will give them both a try and see which I prefer/gives the best performance.

Toby · 20-11-2011, 15:47

We use Teamviewer at work for support as the client can connect their end via a webpage without having to install any software.

For personal use I use Logmein as it's free and you don't need anyone at the other end to initiate the connection.

Rich_L · 20-11-2011, 17:57

Don't forget that both internets may be 'quick' in terms of download speed but it is upload speed that is the major limiting factor on programs like this so whilst it may be quick to download stuff, the upload speed likely isn't as spectacular.

Still, I always had very good experiences with Logmein, excellent connection quality and you can tweak things like the resolution or graphics quality to get a decent refresh speed on lower connections.

Stan_Lite · 20-11-2011, 18:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich_L

you can tweak things like the resolution or graphics quality to get a decent refresh speed on lower connections.

I was going to mention this too. Make sure you've got it set up for optimum speed by doing the above. You can do the same with Teamviewer (and I presume with gotmypc too).

Blighter · 20-11-2011, 23:23

Most apps will be the same sort of speed in that respect.
I hate using LogMeIn/etc as there is always a lag with what you are doing. It's sort of like using Vista on a machine designed for 2000/XP!

The only other way is a VPN style thing so you can access the filesystem, and use your local machine's programs to do the editing/etc.
The problem with that is its normally a bigger security risk and IT network guys reallllyyy dont like it

19-11-2011, 21:41	#1
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Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	^ditto __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

20-11-2011, 15:47	#7
Toby Absinthe Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,023	We use Teamviewer at work for support as the client can connect their end via a webpage without having to install any software. For personal use I use Logmein as it's free and you don't need anyone at the other end to initiate the connection. __________________

20-11-2011, 10:59	#6
Lozza Appreciates the very fine things in life Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Simplicity Posts: 457	Thanks for the suggestions, would they not be along similar lines to what I'm already using? and in essence work the same way? I don't really know much about how all this works so excuse my ignorance! My internet connection at home is quick, at work it's quick but together they are very sluggish and often there are connection problems... is this just down to the software? I will give them both a try and see which I prefer/gives the best performance.

20-11-2011, 17:57	#8
Rich_L Dr Cocktapuss Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seven Sizzles Posts: 1,044	Don't forget that both internets may be 'quick' in terms of download speed but it is upload speed that is the major limiting factor on programs like this so whilst it may be quick to download stuff, the upload speed likely isn't as spectacular. Still, I always had very good experiences with Logmein, excellent connection quality and you can tweak things like the resolution or graphics quality to get a decent refresh speed on lower connections. __________________

20-11-2011, 23:23	#10
Blighter Dubious Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 1,571	Most apps will be the same sort of speed in that respect. I hate using LogMeIn/etc as there is always a lag with what you are doing. It's sort of like using Vista on a machine designed for 2000/XP! The only other way is a VPN style thing so you can access the filesystem, and use your local machine's programs to do the editing/etc. The problem with that is its normally a bigger security risk and IT network guys reallllyyy dont like it __________________ Look at your signature, now back to mine, now back to yours, now back to mine. Sadly, yours isn't mine. But if you stopped writing about other things and made this your signature, yours could be like mine. Look down, back up. Where are you? You're on Boat Drinks, reading the signature your signature could be like. I'm on a computer. My Blog \| More Outdoors \| MSN \| Email \| Call Me