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Timbuktu Pro 32 has 32-bit remote control technology to insure stability. It introduces Netopia's new V-wedge technology for Windows NT. This nonintrusive technology allows device-independent screen sharing between Windows NT machines and other computers without changing video drivers or manipulating the Windows NT operating system. ... Read more

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No more worrying about "Do I have all the documents I need?"
This and other remote control products are tremendously liberating for those that work in the office and at home. With this twin-pack you install the software on your office machine and your home machine, which allows you to virtually "drive" your office computer from home, or vice versa.

What I really like about the package is that I never have to think "what files should I take home with me to work on?" Invariably, you'd forget a key file or two, which totally destroys your productivity at home. With Timbuktu, you don't even ask this question, you just go home. At home you dial-up your office machine and work virtually on it or pull whatever file you needed down to your home machine, work, and then re-upload it. This package is also great if a collegue calls and says "I desperately need that document off your hard-drive." No need to go into work. Timbuktu in, virtually control your machine, and send the file. Fantastic. ... Read more

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CoSession 2000 provides remote communications, PC control, and system-recovery capabilities for technical-support personnel, so that they can support both on- and off-site PC users more easily. With CoSession 2000, a support technician can use his or her PC to take control of a second computer, using a modem, local network, or Internet connection to diagnose and repair a system quickly, without having to be on-site. These same remote-control tools can benefit end users, too, especially if they travel frequently or use more than one PC. With CoSession 2000, users can run programs, access data, transfer files, or observe remote PC operations, so that information is always in reach, even when the PC that stores the desired information or application is not. CoSession 2000'S new HTML interface adds a whole new look and feel to the CoSession product, while the integration of powerful new features like PC system recovery make it a complete PC-support tool. ... Read more

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Protect your laptop and data from theft with a tiny software agent that's invisible to thieves. MobileSecure's tracking device tracks your laptop to a physical location and notifies local police. And, at your command, via the Web or telephone, it can encrypt, delete, or retrieve the sensitive data in your laptop, 24 hours a day. ... Read more

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Close-Up 6.5 lets users running DOS or Windows 3.x or 95 work remotely at high speeds. Close-Up provides security in file transfers by integrating with popular antivirus programs, alerting you of potential infection. In addition, Close-Up protects your valuable files and data from unauthorized access with multilevel password security.

Close-Up saves time and money by allowing you to use one modem for remote sessions, faxing, and general communications. New options let you enable and disable Close-Up Host on your COM port and modem. Save on the cost of having two COM ports and two modems on one PC. Instead, you can alternate between sending or receiving faxes and having remote sessions. ... Read more

Features

• Access your PC and transfer your files from virtually anywhere
• Synchronize data between PCs, and operate, maintain and reboot PCs or servers remotely
• Directly connect via serial, parallel, or USB cable
• Migrate data from an old PC to a new PC
• Protect your data during transmissions with multi-level encryption

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OK product, but not through a firewall as advertised
I have used PCAnywhere for several years, but I now need a solution that would allow me to have remote access to computers that are behind routers and firewalls. So with this being a feature of the latest version of Laplink, I was sold. But of course, it is not as easy as they say.

The setup for a firewall connection is a bit complex, and not included with the manual. After testing many times and double checking the settings, I found that the only way it would work is to turn on port forwarding or virtual server on the router. I tried this with my SMC Barricade and Linksys Access Point, and it was the same for both. It seems that if the router requires Stateful Packets, the "trick" will not work. Too bad. They offer their internet web service called Laplink Everywhere for problematic firewall connections, for $9.95/mo or $89/yr. Didn't I already pay for the software? Also, you get one free tech support call, and then it also gets to be expensive.

Outside of the firewall connection issue, the product seems to work OK. I thought that the remote control speed was a bit slow on an internal LAN, but faster than I expected using dial-up. The usual features (file transfer, chats, etc.) also seem to be adequate. I do not use the sync feature, so I have no opinion on it.

How does it rate compared to PCAnywhere? I would say it is probably about the same, with it simply being a matter of preference. If you are satisfied with PCAnywhere, then Laplink will probably not be much of an improvement. ... Read more