Remote Desktop Technology Garrett Phillips

Essay Question How is remote technology used and how could it be beneficial to you in the future? Give two examples.

What is it ? Remote Technology is a program or an operating system feature that allows the user to connect to a computer in another location, see that computers desktop and interact with it as if it were local.

Which Brand ? Log Me In GoToMyPC Webex

Which is right for you, you ask ? Webex $49/m, Free mobile access, voice conferencing, online recording. GoToMyPC $29.95/m, Access files, increase flexability, travel and use your pc remotely. Log Me In $129/m Remote control your desktop, transfer files, print remote files to your local computer.

How does it work ?

Helping Out Log Me In Currently using the IRG software program Train them Teach how to enter information So many clinics in so many areas Big thing is managing people from a distance Saves thousands and time !!!

Pros and Cons Very convenient if you frequently travel or spend time at another residence such as a summer house. You have access to everything on the hard drive so no need for CD-RW’s or flash drives and its less likely to fail. A drawback is that the computer you will be remote accessing will have to be left running and connected to the internet while you are gone which will probably increase your electric bill. 

Closing Overall, using remote desktop access is a good choice If you need to access both data and specific applications on another computer, but other less expensive options with fewer technical requirements should not be overlooked……..I’m just saying, who’s got money these days? American workers spend an average of 38+ hours per year commuting in rush hour traffic — wasting nearly 2.9 billion gallons of fuel.* Thank You !!!