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    Monitor from laptop

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by tapieromateo, Dec 18, 2010.

  1. tapieromateo

    tapieromateo Notebook Guru

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    Hi.

    I wanted to know if there is some kind of software that allows me to monitor the activities on my desktop using my laptop. not some kind of middle management annoyance, but since i download loads of stuff, i wanted to know when is everything ready.

    so far i only know showmypc, but the free version only lasts for 1 hr. any other options?

    i tried googling, but it all showed me was ways to connect a monitor to a laptop.

    thanks in advance.
     
    tapieromateo, Dec 18, 2010
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  2. chimpanzee

    chimpanzee Notebook Virtuoso

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    I use RDP that is available for Pro and Business version of Vista/7. You can get a patch to make it work on Home Premium.
     
    chimpanzee, Dec 19, 2010
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    DboogieC Notebook Deity

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    Virtalbox, or logmein. Depending on what you want form it.
     
    DboogieC, Dec 19, 2010
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    Sirhcz0r Notebook Deity

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    TeamViewer is good for that. I have it set up so I can manage any of my other machines from my M11x.
     
    Sirhcz0r, Dec 19, 2010
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    davidfor Notebook Consultant

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    Also, have a look at the download programs you are using. Things like uTorrent can be controlled from a browser on another machine. If the downloads are from usenet, have a look at SABnzb+
     
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    tapieromateo Notebook Guru

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    thank you. so far i'm trying to use the windows remote desktop. i patched the Home premium version. now i'm just figuring out the connection in LAN. next stop, DMZ.
     
    tapieromateo, Dec 19, 2010
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    chimpanzee Notebook Virtuoso

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    I would not recommend DMZ but just simple port forwarding. I port forward an unusual port (3389 is RDP, you can choose whatever you want) so it is less likely to be guessed.

    Though not all router allows you to map different external port to internal port.

    Either way, make sure you have a strong login password and hopefully disable the built-in 'Administrator' account.
     
    chimpanzee, Dec 19, 2010
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