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An alternative to Secure Shell (SSH) or a Virtual Private Network (VPN)

31 May, 2009 18:01 CST6CDT

LogMeIn is a company providing highly secure remote access, backup, and management products for server, desktops, ksiok, POS machines, and mobile devices with the ability to highly scale policies and resources for your home or company.  They provide these services for hundreds of thousands of clients, both home users and large corporations.

Here I will break down the features of only a couple LogMeIn product line.

LogMeIn Pro:

LogMeIn Pro enables you to access work PCs securely over the web from anywhere with an Internet connection - at home, on the road, at customer sites or on vacation. Work as though you were right in front of your computer.

  • Virtually access your computer desktop, applications, files and network
  • Print remote files and forms to a local printer
  • Move the files you need between PCs quickly with file transfer and file sync
  • More Features
Small Business Owners
Increase productivity without the IT overhead
  • Extend your workspace beyond the office walls
  • Minimize costs associated with travel
  • Benefit from easy to use remote access without IT involvement
Mobile Professionals
Stay connected to the office anytime, anywhere with Internet access
  • Work when and where it's convenient for you
  • Have access to critical files or programs when you need them
  • Reduce travel costs by telecommuting

 LogMeIn Ignition:

LogMeIn Ignition gives you direct, one-click access to all of your LogMeIn computers, without a browser or remembering multiple passwords. Install LogMeIn Ignition on your desktop, laptop, USB drive or U3 smart drive and free yourself with one-click connectivity from wherever you are with an Internet connection.

See how LogMeIn Ignition can help you:

Telecommuters

Do you work in multiple offices? With LogMeIn Ignition loaded on your home office computer you can quickly and easily access any of your work computers without needing to remember passwords or navigating through a web browser.

Mobile IT Professionals

Do you manage numerous computers, while constantly on the go? With LogMeIn Ignition on your USB drive or U3 smart drive in your pocket, and an Internet connection, you can connect from wherever you are.

iPhone Users

The iPhone App you've been waiting for! LogMeIn Ignition for the iPhone and iPod touch gives you access to remote computers through your Apple device. It is now available through the Apple App Store*.

LogMeIn Free:

Access Your Computer Remotely from Anywhere – Free.

  • Available for PCs and Macs
  • LogMeIn Free gives you fast, easy remote access to your PC from any computer with an Internet connection
  • Access your home PC from the office
  • 100% FREE to use!

LogMeIn Hamachi (with Linux support):

LogMeIn Hamachi is a VPN service that easily sets up in 10 minutes, and enables secure remote access to your business network, anywhere there's an Internet connection.

It works with your existing firewall, and requires no additional configuration. Hamachi is the first networking application to deliver an unprecedented level of direct peer-to-peer connectivity. It is simple, secure, and cost-effective.

Advantages of LogMeIn Hamachi

  • LAN over the Internet  Arrange multiple computers into their own secure network, just as if they were connected by a physical cable.
  • Files and Network Drives  Access critical files and network drives.
  • Zero-configuration  Works without having to adjust a firewall or router.
  • Security  Industry leading encryption and authentication.
  • Cost Effective  Free for non-commercial use. Commercial begins at $4.95/month.

Head on over to https://secure.logmein.com/roadmap.asp to find out which product, those mentioned here, and many others, is right for you!

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Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English spīwan; akin to Old High German spIwan to spit, Latin spuere, Greek ptyein   First Known Use: before 12th century

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transitive verb
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