Travel Light and Leave Your Laptop at Home

(ARA) - The travel season is officially here, and busy professionals are taking trips around the globe in search of some much needed rest and relaxation. However, more often than not, business people need to check in on work and access their computers while traveling, even while they're on vacation. Whether it's to quickly check e-mail or send a file to a colleague or friend, the need to stay connected to one's computer is increasing.

Laptop computers have often been the traveling professional's friend, giving them access to important data from any location. But increases in airport security and carry-on baggage restrictions, in addition to the constant threat of laptop theft, are causing many travelers to find a simpler alternative to packing a laptop. For those looking to leave the laptop behind, remote access software is one solution. Remote access software allows individuals to stay connected to the full contents of their computers without lugging a laptop along, making travel more efficient and less worrisome.

According to travel technology expert Christopher Elliott, there are several remote access solutions available: "PCAnywhere and Laplink have been available for sometime, but there is a new Web-based service that I especially like called GoToMyPC, because it is extremely fast, easy and secure. Additionally, unlike the other solutions, GoToMyPC does not require software installation every time you want to access and control your computer from another location."

GoToMyPC allows fast, easy and secure access to one's office or home PC from any Web browser, completely eliminating the need for a laptop. Travelers can go to any Internet café, hotel business center or other location with an Internet connection and instantly have access to the entire contents of their computers. It is extremely easy to use and can be set up on a person's PC in a matter of minutes. Users simply download the software onto their PC before leaving for their trip and keep their computers on and connected to the Internet.

To log in, users go to the GoToMyPC Website: www.gotomypc.com and enter their user names and passwords. Multiple passwords, user authentication and screen blanking of the host computer make it extremely secure. The service can be purchased on a monthly or annual plan for as low as $19.95 per month. A free trial is available on the company's Web site.

"In a recent poll of our users, we discovered just how indispensable GoToMyPC could be for vacationing professionals," says Brian Donahoo, GoToMyPC's senior vice president. "One user closed a business deal in Moscow -- by having access to all files and archived information that he otherwise wouldn't have, he was able to finalize a time-sensitive contract. Another user connected to his computer while vacationing on a cruise ship. While sipping his Bahama Mama cocktail he was able to log in through the ship's satellite Internet connection and communicate with his office from 2,000 miles out at sea."

Whether vacationing professionals want to be connected to the office or need to be, remote access solutions give them the options and instant access they need, while simplifying the travel process.

Courtesy of ARA Content

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