iRemotePC – Free Remote Access

Everton | Nov 14, 2007 | View Comments


Providing Remote Access to my home PCs was one of the reasons I decided to build a Home Server at the weekend. Good remote access solutions allow you to access your machine from any other web enabled PC, as though you were actually sitting at your machine.

I’ve been trapped in the office over the last couple of days until the silly hours of the morning, so I wish I’d thought earlier to install iRemote PC who have ordered a sponsored review, so that I could access my home PC and play some music to make the time pass faster.

IRemote PC sits in your system tray and enables access to any PC remotely from the desktop. Not only can you access your files, but you can also your programs. The following features are available:

  • Full 32 bit Remote Control – Access your PCs from anywhere
  • Transfer Files between PCs
  • Monitor your home PCs from Office
  • Invite Guest to PC (Screen Sharing) – Schedule presentations & demos from PC
  • Desktop File Streaming
  • 128 bit SSL security with Multi-level access protection & AES encrypted sessions
  • iRemotePC Edge Viewer – access all your PCs right from your desktop or system tray or even your USB flash drive!

The service is available for $4.95/month or via a scheme called TrialPay, which I’ve never come across before. By signing up for one of the offers available from companies like eBay, then iRemotePC is available free for 1 year.

Some of the offers are the usual dodgy offers where if you don’t forget to cancel within a certain period you, your children and your grandchildren will continue to be billed for eternity. However, depending on where you live there may be a no-ties offer. For instance there was an offer from eBay, where all you had to do was register and bid on an item within 24 hours.

For a potentially free application, iRemotePC does pack a lot of functionality, particularly the iRemotePC Edge Viewer that offers good virtual access to your PCs. It’s a worthy alternative to expensive alternatives like GoToMyPC, and worth consideration if you need occasional RAS.

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About the Author: Everton is based in London and has worked in the internet and mobile space for over ten years now, and before that worked in corporate strategy and consulting. He has a degree in Economics from Cambridge University.He also writes for Windows 7 News, Windows 8 News and One Tip A Day.

  • James
    Another great alternative to the high-priced services on the market is Techinline Remote Desktop (www.techinline.com). It is a fraction of the price of LogMeIn Rescue, and for straight-forward remote support is more than enough features-wise. It requires no installation on either end: all the client has to do is provide you with a number they get off a page, and you are in! I've recently switched over from LogMeIn Rescue, and my customers absolutely love the simplicity of starting the connection
  • I used Norton PC Anywhere sometime back 2003. The darned thing opened up a lot of security holes- and ultimately let a miscreant into my system.

    Don't use it! And if you have remote registry enabled, disable it.
  • I wouldn't trust this software until I get some friendly hackers to fully go through all possible exploits. Installing this is like putting doors and windows on my firewall!
  • VNCs allow access only over a certain port 5900 i think

    Its upto you to open up this port for public access
  • What is the system of authorization offering by iRemotePC?. Won't great if other people can get access to my PCs right.
  • Safety is first thing and the next one what I worry about it the impact it does to the os. Installing plugins every where in all softwares will screw the performace .
  • looks like a lot of services do this. Any review on which is the easiest to use. Also safety has to be key.
  • Well it's nice, but I don't really see a point in it.
    I mean how many times a month would you actually have to use it? I would only use it once a month, MAX.
  • I shall try it as i want to be access my home pc when im outside
  • @Selbourne: RemoteAdmin is a good option, but you need to install the client application on the PC where ever you are accessing. (and OS dependent also)
    Others, LogMeIn,GoToMyPC and iRemoteAccess, you can access your PC from any browser and any OS.
    I have used logmein which is free.. and I think GoToMyPC is also a good option.
    I'll try iRemoteAccess soon...
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