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Discussion in 'General' started by LightingBird, 30 Oct 2011.

  1. LightingBird

    LightingBird Minimodder

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    I'm trying to find a remote solution to use while I am at work to connect to my windows machine at home. I have a fast connection at home(60d/5u) and I want something that can take advantage of that speed, little to notice lag(so if Im running programs or games), sound, and any other perks.

    I've looked into Gotomypc, PCanywhere, Radmein, and even considered logmeinPro. I considered VNC but it does not allow streaming or sound. Either way, price is not a option. I'm just trying to find the best, not cheap or small, solution.

    Any ideas?
     
  2. AmEv

    AmEv Meow meow. See yall in 2-ish years!

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    Have you looked into the builtin Remote Assistance?

    Start, search "Remote Assistance"


    VLC does have a desktop streaming protocol. Haven't figured out how to stream, yet.
     
  3. LightingBird

    LightingBird Minimodder

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    I have not. I might end up trying that. Do you know if it is able to do any of the things I mentioned?
     
  4. GoodBytes

    GoodBytes How many wifi's does it have?

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    Remote Assistance requires someone one the other end to send an invite and accept a person into the system

    What is your Windows version and edition at home?
     
  5. bdigital

    bdigital Is re-building his PC again

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    Teamviewer gets my vote. Easy to use, and sets up a vpn between the 2 pcs that does not get routed through thier servers.

    Even comes with a free andriod app to control pcs with. Works a treat!
     
  6. LightingBird

    LightingBird Minimodder

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    Yea I've been eyeballing teamviewer but I'm not sure if it does any of the things I'm seeking.
     
  7. GoodBytes

    GoodBytes How many wifi's does it have?

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    What is your Windows version and edition at home?
     
  8. LightingBird

    LightingBird Minimodder

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    Win7 Home. Keep in mind, I am a senior IT tech. I know how to setup RDP. I'm just trying to determine the best solution for what I am seeking.
     
  9. GoodBytes

    GoodBytes How many wifi's does it have?

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    Very good.
    I would go with VNC
     
  10. C-Sniper

    C-Sniper Stop Trolling this space Ądmins!

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    I second goodbytes, VNC works well and is very easy to use.
     
  11. LightingBird

    LightingBird Minimodder

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    Really? Does VNC offer what I am seeking that I noted in my first post? I was told it would not be the best of what I am seeking.
     
  12. Margo Baggins

    Margo Baggins I'm good at Soldering Super Moderator

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    you say "i am seeking alot" :p

    Best answer - Try it, and find out if it does, what you are seeking.
     
  13. LightingBird

    LightingBird Minimodder

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    Well I could try every remote software package I could find. Wasting countless days and hours trying to find a good match. :waah:

    Then again, I could post up on a several forums seeking reviews from people who can point out remote software that reflect what I am seeking and recommend the best suite that matches those qualifications. Rather than someone just mentioning the only one that I specified in my initial post as something that I've already looked into as something that is not a good fit or simply saying "try it".

    I think laying out what I am seeking asking people who have tried multiple versions of remote software that can make the distinction to match up my reasons for using one to recommend which one I should try makes more sense. :):thumb:
     
  14. Jaybles

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    RDP gets my first vote. VNC second.
     
  15. julianmartin

    julianmartin resident cyborg.

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    I personally don't think screenscan technology is really the best thing to use when it comes to trying to restream video and audio via another desktop. Then again considering your IT seniority(!), you probably know that. :hehe:

    RDP would be the only thing I would consider. Or just stream your video properly through VLC - that would be the genuine solution IMO.
     
  16. GoodBytes

    GoodBytes How many wifi's does it have?

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    LightingBird Minimodder

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    Thanks I think I will give RDC a run.
     
  18. GoodBytes

    GoodBytes How many wifi's does it have?

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    You need Pro and up edition, though on the computer you will connect to (home, in your case)
     
  19. BrokenJaw

    BrokenJaw What's a Dremel?

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    Not entirely true. There is a patch online that enables windows 7 home premium to be an RDP host. I've used it and it works
     
  20. GoodBytes

    GoodBytes How many wifi's does it have?

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    Illegal activities are against forum rules.
    Plus, saying that you hack illegally a software on a public forum, is a great way to grab Microosft attention.
     

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