Controlling PC remotely over internet

Having 2+ PCs/Laptops is great but, as everything, it has some problems. Many hard drives in many places can sometimes complicate your life. I will show you how to be able to get access to your pc over internet.

So, all your computers has to be on and connected to the internet.
Sometimes you simply need to get some file from pc but it is not always enough so you also need to be able to remotely control your PC to get full access.

1. Getting direct file access – Windows Live Sync

It is the best way to both, sync files across computers through internet and accessing all your hard drives. All you need is Windows Live ID if you already don’t have one and log in to download necessary application. After installation, you need to get to the setting to turn on remote access.

After this, you can simply log in from any computer and access all your files trough simple web interface.

2. Full remote control of your PC – LogMeIn

LogMeIn is free for basic use, and basic use is enough, Windows Live Sync will take care of the rest. Interface is easy to use and it works with all right speed. So just go here and register for free. On screenshot you can see example why you need it from time to time. Forgot to launch utorrent? Get to nearest computer and launch it over internet

3. Getting acces to your bookmarks – Foxmarks

Foxmarks is great way to sync you bookmarks across webbrowsers, it even let you sync Internet Explorer with Firefox and browse you bookmarks online trough the web. So, you can get/sync your bookmarks from everywhere to everywhere

Hope you find it little bit useful. Share your experience with remote PC controlling in comments.