Remote Access Your Computer from Anywhere

Do you have a need to access your home computer while traveling on the road?
Do you have a need to access your work computer from home?
Do you have a need to access a computer that does not connect to a monitor?

If your answer is "Yes" to any of the above questions, you have come to a right place.

There are several ways to access a computer, either Windows or Mac, remotely.  Below are a few popular methods:

• On some flavors of Microsoft or Mac Operating Systems, they come with Remote Desktop capability.  By using that, one can remotely log on to another computer on the network to perform tasks as if he is in front of the computer.  This capability is only available in Microsoft Windows XP, Vista Professional version, or the newer Windows Seven Business version.  For Mac, similar capability costs $299+.
• GoToMyPC is a web-based product. The original company was bought out by Citrix Systems in 2003. It was in the market since late 1990's. According to IDC, it is the leader in the Remote Access market.  It has basic, Pro, and Corporate versions. I suggest starting with the basic version and upgrade if needed in the future.
• LogMeIn is also a web-based product.  The company went public in July 2009. However, the product has been in the market since 2003.  There are several products for personal use, including a free version.  There is even a version for iphone.
• TeamViewer was founded in Germany in 2005.  It has a free version for personal use.