Comments on: Control your desktop with your iPhone with new LogMeIn Ignition http://jkontherun.com/2008/12/17/control-your-desktop-with-your-iphone-with-new-logmein-ignition/ Using mobile devices since they weighed 30 lbs. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:41:48 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: JC http://jkontherun.com/2008/12/17/control-your-desktop-with-your-iphone-with-new-logmein-ignition/#comment-50474 JC Sat, 14 Mar 2009 01:00:25 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=26529#comment-50474 Seriously considering getting an iPod touch (or a touchscreen pda/smartphone) that I can use Logmein with. I haven't tried other remote desktop software/applications, though, because I think my work computer is configured in such a way that I can't connect through Windows RDC. I've tried enabling remote connections, but it still doesn't work. Not sure what differs between Windows RDC and Logmein (since Logmein works and RDC doesn't), but that would be why I would consider forking over $30 for the app. Sure, the others might be free, but if it doesn't work w/ my desktop, what's the point... I kind of want an iPhone (since I don't see myself walking around carrying both a cellphone and the iPod touch) but don't want to pay for the $30 data plan from AT&T, especially since I would only connect via Wi-Fi. (Well, for phone calls, I'd use the GSM network, obviously, but not for connecting to the internet). Seriously considering getting an iPod touch (or a touchscreen pda/smartphone) that I can use Logmein with. I haven’t tried other remote desktop software/applications, though, because I think my work computer is configured in such a way that I can’t connect through Windows RDC. I’ve tried enabling remote connections, but it still doesn’t work.

Not sure what differs between Windows RDC and Logmein (since Logmein works and RDC doesn’t), but that would be why I would consider forking over $30 for the app. Sure, the others might be free, but if it doesn’t work w/ my desktop, what’s the point…

I kind of want an iPhone (since I don’t see myself walking around carrying both a cellphone and the iPod touch) but don’t want to pay for the $30 data plan from AT&T, especially since I would only connect via Wi-Fi. (Well, for phone calls, I’d use the GSM network, obviously, but not for connecting to the internet).

]]> By: McGuire’s Law » Blog Archive » Converged Products: December 31, 2008 Edition http://jkontherun.com/2008/12/17/control-your-desktop-with-your-iphone-with-new-logmein-ignition/#comment-44847 McGuire’s Law » Blog Archive » Converged Products: December 31, 2008 Edition Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:32:07 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=26529#comment-44847 [...] Cellphone as PC remote control [...] [...] Cellphone as PC remote control [...]

]]> By: Andre http://jkontherun.com/2008/12/17/control-your-desktop-with-your-iphone-with-new-logmein-ignition/#comment-44205 Andre Sun, 21 Dec 2008 23:32:46 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=26529#comment-44205 I would like to see Microsoft develop a Live Mesh app for the iPhone or Touch. I think it would be great to have two way access. I am sure it wouldn't cost 29.99 either. I would like to see Microsoft develop a Live Mesh app for the iPhone or Touch.
I think it would be great to have two way access. I am sure it wouldn’t cost 29.99 either.

]]> By: jkOnTheRun » Blog Archive Recently on jkOnTheRun « http://jkontherun.com/2008/12/17/control-your-desktop-with-your-iphone-with-new-logmein-ignition/#comment-44177 jkOnTheRun » Blog Archive Recently on jkOnTheRun « Sun, 21 Dec 2008 15:20:00 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=26529#comment-44177 [...] Control your desktop with your iPhone with new LogMeIn Ignition [...] [...] Control your desktop with your iPhone with new LogMeIn Ignition [...]

]]> By: David http://jkontherun.com/2008/12/17/control-your-desktop-with-your-iphone-with-new-logmein-ignition/#comment-44024 David Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:31:49 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=26529#comment-44024 I have purchased this app and it is well worth the price, if you need the access. We run a small AM radio station and sometimes need to be able to login and control the computers remotely when we produce sporting events or if there is a problem. Our station's automation equipment is running on WIN200Pro, sadly too old to be supported by logmein, but it IS supported by gotomypc. All of the newer computers have logmein on them, but the two older ones have gotomypc - so if I need to control one of those, I use the iPhone app to control the iMac in the studio, open a browser and go to gotomypc.com and open a session to the automation computer. works like a charm through TWO vnc's!! If you need to be able to get in from just about anywhere, get the app! I have purchased this app and it is well worth the price, if you need the access. We run a small AM radio station and sometimes need to be able to login and control the computers remotely when we produce sporting events or if there is a problem. Our station’s automation equipment is running on WIN200Pro, sadly too old to be supported by logmein, but it IS supported by gotomypc. All of the newer computers have logmein on them, but the two older ones have gotomypc – so if I need to control one of those, I use the iPhone app to control the iMac in the studio, open a browser and go to gotomypc.com and open a session to the automation computer. works like a charm through TWO vnc’s!! If you need to be able to get in from just about anywhere, get the app!

]]> By: Leon http://jkontherun.com/2008/12/17/control-your-desktop-with-your-iphone-with-new-logmein-ignition/#comment-43897 Leon Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:56:45 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=26529#comment-43897 Wow, LogMeIn is really losing it now...Why not use any of the tools mentioned above, or a remote access tool such as Teamviewer (http://www.teamviewer.com) or Techinline (http://www.techinline.com)? Wow, LogMeIn is really losing it now…Why not use any of the tools mentioned above, or a remote access tool such as Teamviewer (http://www.teamviewer.com) or Techinline (http://www.techinline.com)?

]]> By: James Tenniswood http://jkontherun.com/2008/12/17/control-your-desktop-with-your-iphone-with-new-logmein-ignition/#comment-43861 James Tenniswood Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:57:46 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=26529#comment-43861 Why not suggest using winadmin app, does the same thing using the windows remote desktop feature, and only costs $12 Why not suggest using winadmin app, does the same thing using the windows remote desktop feature, and only costs $12

]]> By: LogMeIn in a box http://jkontherun.com/2008/12/17/control-your-desktop-with-your-iphone-with-new-logmein-ignition/#comment-43833 LogMeIn in a box Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:05:19 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=26529#comment-43833 You may want to take a look at a radical different approach: remote access appliance from RHUB (http://www.rhubcom.com) You may want to take a look at a radical different approach: remote access appliance from RHUB (http://www.rhubcom.com)

]]> By: jkOnTheRun » Blog Archive Control your desktop with your iPhone … http://jkontherun.com/2008/12/17/control-your-desktop-with-your-iphone-with-new-logmein-ignition/#comment-43817 jkOnTheRun » Blog Archive Control your desktop with your iPhone … Thu, 18 Dec 2008 02:07:37 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=26529#comment-43817 [...] unknown wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerpt… lot smaller on the iPhone but LogMeIn squeezes it all to fit but lets you pinch and zoom to your heart’s delight. I can see this as a boon to the IT professional who frequently needs to log onto someone’s computer to fix a problem. … [...] [...] unknown wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerpt… lot smaller on the iPhone but LogMeIn squeezes it all to fit but lets you pinch and zoom to your heart’s delight. I can see this as a boon to the IT professional who frequently needs to log onto someone’s computer to fix a problem. … [...]

]]> By: James Kendrick http://jkontherun.com/2008/12/17/control-your-desktop-with-your-iphone-with-new-logmein-ignition/#comment-43813 James Kendrick Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:34:27 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=26529#comment-43813 Check out the video on the link in the post. It's pretty impressive how you can move around by fingertip. Check out the video on the link in the post. It’s pretty impressive how you can move around by fingertip.

]]> By: Joe LaGreca http://jkontherun.com/2008/12/17/control-your-desktop-with-your-iphone-with-new-logmein-ignition/#comment-43810 Joe LaGreca Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:01:38 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=26529#comment-43810 Has anyone tried this app out? Are there any reviews on it? I'm considering purchasing, but since it's so expensive, I'd like to know that it will work well before I fork over the money. Has anyone tried this app out? Are there any reviews on it? I’m considering purchasing, but since it’s so expensive, I’d like to know that it will work well before I fork over the money.

]]> By: James Kendrick http://jkontherun.com/2008/12/17/control-your-desktop-with-your-iphone-with-new-logmein-ignition/#comment-43795 James Kendrick Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:53:14 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=26529#comment-43795 OK, I fixed the free part. Sheesh, just one lousy word. :) OK, I fixed the free part. Sheesh, just one lousy word. :)

]]> By: Jon M http://jkontherun.com/2008/12/17/control-your-desktop-with-your-iphone-with-new-logmein-ignition/#comment-43786 Jon M Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:25:02 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=26529#comment-43786 That "theme" is XP Home Media Center. You can get something similar with the Windows Embedded desktop theme just google search it. I prefer the Zune (black and orange desktop theme) theme myself. That “theme” is XP Home Media Center. You can get something similar with the Windows Embedded desktop theme just google search it. I prefer the Zune (black and orange desktop theme) theme myself.

]]> By: Busty http://jkontherun.com/2008/12/17/control-your-desktop-with-your-iphone-with-new-logmein-ignition/#comment-43780 Busty Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:59:47 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=26529#comment-43780 What theme for XP is that in the screenshot? What theme for XP is that in the screenshot?

]]> By: Sumocat http://jkontherun.com/2008/12/17/control-your-desktop-with-your-iphone-with-new-logmein-ignition/#comment-43778 Sumocat Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:50:49 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=26529#comment-43778 Sadly, the economy is so bad that even free apps are really expensive. :P Sadly, the economy is so bad that even free apps are really expensive. :P

]]> By: Jim Thompson http://jkontherun.com/2008/12/17/control-your-desktop-with-your-iphone-with-new-logmein-ignition/#comment-43777 Jim Thompson Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:48:25 +0000 http://jkontherun.com/?p=26529#comment-43777 There's also an iPhone app called VNC Lite that will let you control your Mac, PC, or linux box using the VNC protocol. It's a bare-bones client without any fancy features, but it's free, and it works. On the Mac/PC/Linux side you'll need to run a VNC server; I prefer TightVNC. There’s also an iPhone app called VNC Lite that will let you control your Mac, PC, or linux box using the VNC protocol. It’s a bare-bones client without any fancy features, but it’s free, and it works. On the Mac/PC/Linux side you’ll need to run a VNC server; I prefer TightVNC.

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