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Remote Desktop Suggestions

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Tobster3

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Jun 3, 2010
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Hi,

I have searched and read a number of the threads relating to Remote Desktop apps.

I originally downloaded Teamviewer but I didn’t like as I had to start up Teamviewer on my iMac to be able to remote in which for me sort of defeats the point.

I then downloaded JumpDesktop but to enable me to have complete remote access (when I am not on the same WiFi network) I had to download DynDNS Update Client and it was just a pain in the ass for me to set up as when it came to configure my router, I couldn’t get it to work.

SO, to avoid spending more money on Remote Desktop App's, I am looking for someone to recommend an Remote Desktop App that can do the following:-

1) Work with my iMac remoting in from my iPad.
2) Enable me to remote in when I am thousands of miles away.
3) Automatically starts up when my iMac is switched on so I don’t have to enable it. It doesn’t need to work when my iMac is in sleep mode or off as I can obviously schedule my iMac when to switch on and off.
4) Has a user friendly set up for someone who isn’t that knowledgeable on setting up these kinds of items
5) Is very user friendly.

I have read the threads on here but haven't been able to identify which app would work best to cover my requirements.

I am not too concerned on the price.

Thanks for any suggestions

Stuart
 
Have you tried the Screen Sharing (server and client) that is built-in to OS X?

You would enable Screen Sharing on your iMac (the server) and then connect with a VNC client. If the machine that is connecting to your iMac is running a recent version of OS X them it should have a Screen Sharing app (client) in /System/Library/CoreServices.

Works fine for me.
 
Well, I need to improve my reading. Missed "iPad" in the original post. Maybe look at this.
 
Tobster3 said:
Thanks , but as you can see from my original post, I have already tried Teamviewer.
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I sometimes miss things when reading lengthy posts.
LPZ said:
If you search his post with MRoogle, you'll find mention of TeamViewer. :)
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LPZ said:
Well, I need to improve my reading. Missed "iPad" in the original post.
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Apparently, I'm not the only one! :)
Tobster3 said:
I originally downloaded Teamviewer but I didn’t like as I had to start up Teamviewer on my iMac to be able to remote in which for me sort of defeats the point.
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You can set up TeamViewer to launch whenever your iMac is booted. How does this "defeat the point?"
 
GGJstudios said:
You can set up TeamViewer to launch whenever your iMac is booted. How does this "defeat the point?"
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I can't get Teamviewer to launch when my iMac is booted. Most likely I am doing it wrong. Can you give some tips to ensure I have set it up correctly?

Thanks
 
Tobster3 said:
I can't get Teamviewer to launch when my iMac is booted. Most likely I am doing it wrong. Can you give some tips to ensure I have set it up correctly?
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Very simple!

Method 1:
Launch TeamViewer, then right-click on the icon on the Dock and select "Open at Login"
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Method 2:
System Preferences > Accounts > your account > Login Items
Click the + at the bottom and browse to locate TeamViewer.
Check the box if you want it to open hidden.
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Installed iTeleport.

Easy to Install and first indications show that all is working well and as I need.

Thanks all for your suggestions.
 
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