Go To My PC Review
February 1st, 2009Have you ever been away from your computer, and wish that you could access it? Maybe you are a home based business owner, and can not leave your business unattended? What about a businessman that is desperately in need of an email from a home computer, but he is three states away? Who hasn’t arrived home; sat down to do an office project, and then realized vital info was left on the office computer? Whatever the reason, the point is… you need info from your computer, but are unable to get to it. “GoToMyPC” service has obliterated the frustration from not being able to get remote access to a PC.
What Does It Do?
GoToMyPC allows you to quickly and securely access your home/office PC from any web browser or wireless device…anywhere. Essentially, it is like taking your personal/office PC anywhere you go, without actually carrying the computer.
How Do I Use It?
Choose how many computers you want to be able to access. Then, pick a GoToMyPC subscription plan. Download the GoToMyPC software, which takes two minutes. You can download the software on up to 20 different computers.
Now you have access to your computer by going to GoToMyPC from any computer.
Is It Safe?
Yes, Do not let the usability simplicity fool you. This is an SSL-encrypted Web site. Their access codes are not stored on the GoToMyPC servers. Other features include: lockout protection, ability to lock host keyboard and mouse, inactivity timeout, and host screen blanking. It does not compromise your existing firewalls.
Is It Expensive?
No, a one computer subscription is under $20.00. It would cost most people more than that in gas, after one time of leaving home, and retrieving something from a work computer.
What Do I Get With A Subscription?
Of course, you get access to your PC from any other PC, but it goes beyond that. The service that GoToMyPC provides is more than just function. You will view your computer in real life, with 24 bit color. There is the capability to print documents. You will hear any alert, off of your home computer, through the access computer. Synchronize and transfer files from one PC to another. There is access to 24 hour technical support, and many more capabilities.
I was simply amazed at what all I could do with a subscription, how affordable it was, and how safe it was. I opted to go ahead and subscribe. However, GoToMyPC offers a free trial.
Here is what I have enjoyed about the site:
The set up was automatic. I didn’t have any complicated instructions to follow. It was as simple as picking the plan and allowing the software to download.
It only took 2 minutes to download the software; so I was not without my computer for hours, while waiting on a download to complete.
I can connect all of my computers- home office, personal, work, daughter’s computer, husband’s computer, and husband’s work computer to the GoToMyPC site, and view any of them…from anywhere….at anytime.
There was a “get permission from employer” tab; that allowed me to easily obtain permission, to connect my office PC, into my subscription package.
The connection time takes mere seconds.
I have access without feeling open to hackers or ease droppers. Not even the GoToMyPC site can view what I am doing on my computer. They simply provide the access capability. The security features are state of the art.
The monthly fee’s are affordable, and not a one size fit all package.
Here is the ONE negative:
What ever computer you want to access, must have the power “on” to it.
But, I can definitely deal with the one negative. The versatility, comprehensive service, affordability, provided convenience, and safety make the GoToMyPC service unparallel any other option.