It is 9:30 p.m., we are in full “Mentalist” when we realize that we forgot to send THE file to Duboss in congress at the other end of the world. Fortunately, today you can, via a little software, display your complete office computer on your personal computer or smartphone, and do everything as if you were in the open space.
The company's IT department is asked if it has a remote control system. If you work in a small structure, without an IT department, you can use specific software. Windows does have a “Remote Desktop” control function, but it is complicated to configure when you are a novice.
For occasional uses Log-mein is convincing, but Teamviewer is unanimous. It is free for individuals, available on Windows, MacOSX or iPhone, and its use is almost childish, in any case we save ourselves the hassle of port, router or firewall (huh?).
We anticipate problems by installing the software on our office computer. There, we follow the steps:we note the identifier called “User ID” which never changes and, very important, we create a fixed password, which we also note. They are the ones who, from home, will help us take control of the office computer.
Yes, all you need is a good connection and the software installed on both machines. Once Teamviewer is open at home, most manipulations are possible from his sofa:starting the computer, file transfers... Well, Duboss is happy... and who is the super geekette who can finish watching "Mentalist" ?
