LogMeIn

**PrOLifIC_onE** · June 6th, 2008

Has anyone used this software? www.logmein.com It is somewhat of a computer monitoring program that displays IP locations and such. The free version is used by some network admins to monitor PC/Laptop locations. Some use it as a LoJack alternative, even though it is not a true security program.

This is kinda work related so any information and experience you may have had with this would be greatly appreciated.

THANKS!

screwballl · June 6th, 2008

I have had customers that have used it quite a bit and considering most of these people know enough to double click to open a program... it seems to work well for a wide range of technical expertise...

I have not used it myself so I really cannot say myself...

drew and not u · June 6th, 2008

Not that it helps at all, but we have a logmein123 account, which is their web based remote desktop software. It's an excellent and well developed system, if that's any indication of their other software.

dttuner · June 6th, 2008

One of the companies I used to work for implemented logmein as their remote desktop support solution. As network consultants, we didn't like it too much, and convinced our bosses to switch to GoToMyPC.
Look into both, compare reviews, and then make your decision.

Also, Logmein works based on a client installed on the local machine. Therefore, in most cases the machine has to be logged-in in order for the user to be able to access it remotely. Not sure if this is different in the "Pro" version.

Panda Man · June 6th, 2008

I've had little experience with it, but from what I have used to appears to work extremely well over the internet and not just over LAN like most VNC solutions.

Zambini · June 6th, 2008

I used it during the summer for 2-3 months to work on files/fix my boss's computer from home. I love it, it's saved me probably 20-30 gallons of gas and countless hours sitting through Ventura traffic.

I even used it in Finland when my boss called me on vacation and asked me to fix something. >.>

Very very very easy to set up and for what it costs (nothing) its very powerful.

**stinger608** · June 6th, 2008

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Originally Posted by Zambini

I used it during the summer for 2-3 months to work on files/fix my boss's computer from home. I love it, it's saved me probably 20-30 gallons of gas and countless hours sitting through Ventura traffic.

I even used it in Finland when my boss called me on vacation and asked me to fix something. >.>

Very very very easy to set up and for what it costs (nothing) its very powerful.

Good report Zambini!!! Hopefully the rest will attest to this

Lead Head · June 6th, 2008

The only time I find the need for software like this is when the person's computer I'm trying to fix is not running windows XP.

Windows' XP built in remote desktop under "Help and Support", works fairly well.

But I can see using programs like these for a variety of circumstances.

June 6th, 2008	#1
PrOLifIC_onE 5 Minute Mod Man Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 714 Blog Entries: 1	LogMeIn Has anyone used this software? www.logmein.com It is somewhat of a computer monitoring program that displays IP locations and such. The free version is used by some network admins to monitor PC/Laptop locations. Some use it as a LoJack alternative, even though it is not a true security program. This is kinda work related so any information and experience you may have had with this would be greatly appreciated. THANKS! Last edited by PrOLifIC_onE; June 6th, 2008 at 07:03.

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screwballl Colonel Calamity Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sandy South Posts: 6,277 Blog Entries: 6	Re: LogMeIn I have had customers that have used it quite a bit and considering most of these people know enough to double click to open a program... it seems to work well for a wide range of technical expertise... I have not used it myself so I really cannot say myself... Thanks HL and Corsair! My opinions are my own and not representative of this site or its members.

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drew and not u 4GHz or Bust Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: A different kind of Green Computing Posts: 2,140	Re: LogMeIn Not that it helps at all, but we have a logmein123 account, which is their web based remote desktop software. It's an excellent and well developed system, if that's any indication of their other software.

June 6th, 2008	#4
dttuner Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 135	Re: LogMeIn One of the companies I used to work for implemented logmein as their remote desktop support solution. As network consultants, we didn't like it too much, and convinced our bosses to switch to GoToMyPC. Look into both, compare reviews, and then make your decision. Also, Logmein works based on a client installed on the local machine. Therefore, in most cases the machine has to be logged-in in order for the user to be able to access it remotely. Not sure if this is different in the "Pro" version. Last edited by dttuner; June 6th, 2008 at 07:18.

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Panda Man Meow means woof in cat. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Elba, AL Posts: 1,910	Re: LogMeIn I've had little experience with it, but from what I have used to appears to work extremely well over the internet and not just over LAN like most VNC solutions. Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 Conroe @ 2.80GHz Cooler Master GeminII - Thanks Rich and HL! GIGABYTE GA-965P-DS3 (rev. 1.3) EVGA GeForce 8800GTS 320MB @ 726/962 CORSAIR XMS2 4GB (4 x 1GB) DDR2-800 OCZ GameXStream 600W PSU Maxtor 300GB 7200RPM SATA150 16MB cache HDD Seagate 500GB 7200ROM SATA300 16mb cache HDD Sony NEC Optiarc 18X DVD±R DVD Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeMusic 7.1 ZyXel m-202 802.11g adapter Antec Nine Hundred Creative 5.1 speakers Viewsonic Optiquest q20wb 20" LCD

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Zambini Level 2 College Student Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: St. Mere du SantaCruz Posts: 2,118 Blog Entries: 1	Re: LogMeIn I used it during the summer for 2-3 months to work on files/fix my boss's computer from home. I love it, it's saved me probably 20-30 gallons of gas and countless hours sitting through Ventura traffic. I even used it in Finland when my boss called me on vacation and asked me to fix something. >.> Very very very easy to set up and for what it costs (nothing) its very powerful.

June 6th, 2008	#8
Lead Head Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rhode Island USA Posts: 1,716	Re: LogMeIn The only time I find the need for software like this is when the person's computer I'm trying to fix is not running windows XP. Windows' XP built in remote desktop under "Help and Support", works fairly well. But I can see using programs like these for a variety of circumstances. Opteron 64 165--1.5GB DDR--ECS KA1 MVP(thanks HL!)--x1800GTO 256MB--Seagate 320GB SATA--Antec 550 Watt--Antec P180