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Discussion in 'General Software' started by Freehold Fred, Feb 5, 2014.

  1. Freehold Fred

    Freehold Fred Registered Members

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    LogMeIn Free is no longer free.

    Can anyone who has used LogMeIn compare it with Teamviewer and others?

    FF
     
    Freehold Fred, Feb 5, 2014
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  3. allheart55 (Cindy E)

    allheart55 (Cindy E) Administrator Administrator

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    Hi Fred,

    I have used TeamViewer (free) for the past four or five years. I originally used the free version of
    LogMeIn until I found TeamViewer. It's a much lighter program and I think it's a lot easier to use
    than LogMeIn.

    TeamViewer has a few different versions. I have almost always used the Quick Support which you
    don't have to install. This link describes each one and how it can be used.

    http://www.teamviewer.com/en/download/windows.aspx

    Dougie (DSTM) and Tony (Dragnet) also use TeamViewer. I'll point them in this direction.
     
    allheart55 (Cindy E), Feb 6, 2014
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  4. DSTM (Dougie)

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    Hi Fred.
    I have used the free version of LogMeIn and Crossloop. I use Teamviewer almost daily for the last four yrs and very happy with it. Simple to use and does everything I need when accessing computers across the world. PseFrank has accessed my computer almost daily teaching me Photoshop. Teamviewer can be used for lots of uses. Teamviewer gives you a new security number every time so security is first class. Best I have used to date.
     
    DSTM (Dougie), Feb 6, 2014
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  5. Tony D

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    I've been using LogMeIn for years. I use it mostly for helping my blind friend. What I like about it is that the user doesn't have to do anything to allow you access other than turn their computer on.

    I also use TeamViewer to help out users now and then. With these people, they have to download the program themselves. That allows us a one-time session.

    Both programs work good enough for me.


    A friend of mine uses UltraVNC. It's free, but it takes some time to figure out how to use it. I got frustrated with it and continued with LogMeIn. What's nice about UltraVNC is that you can customize it and add a logo of your own. To use it, you would email an app to your user. They would then install it on their computer.

    Pricing:
    TeamViewer - $749/yr.
    LogMeIn - $49/yr for 2 computers.
    UltraVNC - free
     
    Tony D, Feb 6, 2014
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  6. DSTM (Dougie)

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    I use the FREE version of Teamviewer. Does everything I need.
    Never once been questioned by Teamviewer how many times I use it.
     
    DSTM (Dougie), Feb 6, 2014
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  7. Tony D

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    I logged into my LogMeIn Free account this morning and was persented with a screen stating that my account will expire on Feb 13. I was given the option of purchasing it for $49/yr for 2 computers. This price is 50% off the regular price and is good for only the first year. This is for LogMeIn Pro. I'm not familiar with the other products.

    Note: My original post incorrectly stated that I logged into my TeamViewer account. My TeamViewer account still looks fine. It's the LogMeIn account that presented the screen stating that my account will expire on Feb 13.
     
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    Tony D, Feb 6, 2014
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  8. Plastic Nev

    Plastic Nev SUPER MODERATOR IN MEMORY

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    I also have Team viewer, the free version, and just checked it! There is no warnings about it running out or expiring for me, just a standard notice that there is a newer version available.

    Nev.
     
    Plastic Nev, Feb 6, 2014
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  9. allheart55 (Cindy E)

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    Same here...but then again, I use the Quick Support version.
    I don't know if that makes a difference.
     
    allheart55 (Cindy E), Feb 6, 2014
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  10. Tony D

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    opps.... referring to my post #6, I meant to say I logged into my LogMeIn account (not TeamViewer account). I will edit the post to correct it.
     
    Tony D, Feb 6, 2014
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  11. Freehold Fred

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    Thanks for the suggestions.

    I know about TeamViewer, but there was something I objected to. I'll have to go back and reexamined it.

    I have used VNC in the past, but you have to go thru some initial IP identification and firewall exclusion that can be a pain.

    Also, from my local computer club, I got:

    ttp://www.techshout.com/alternatives/2012/17/logmein-alternatives/
    To be checked out.

    AAMMYY
    Free open source. Maybe

    - Skype, sharing only (owned by Microsoft)
    I tried Skype with one of my friends who has Windows 8.1 and couldn't get the desktop share to work.

    - Google hangouts (sharing and control)
    I am hating the obtrusiveness of Google.

    - Google Remote Desktop Chrome extension (sharing and remote access)
    Hmm, maybe, but it's Google.

    - WebEx (the Big Daddy of business desktop sharing)
    Not interested in paying.
     
    Freehold Fred, Feb 8, 2014
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  12. DSTM (Dougie)

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    Hi Fred. Almost all the CHF Techies use Skype and Teamviewer at the same time.
    Works for us.
    I have tried many and read hundreds of comments on each remote access program
    and always come back to teamviewer.
     
    DSTM (Dougie), Feb 8, 2014
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