3am Labs is now offering a new Web-based remote control tool, LogMeIn. The final version, will be available at no cost whatsoever. That's right: Free remote control. Much like Citrix's GoToMyPC, LogMeIn lets you access your PC (or PCs) from across the Internet using no more than a standard Web browser. And thanks to built-in SSL security, you can do so without worrying about interlopers.
The package isn't as robust as a GoToMyPC, though for $12.95 per month you can upgrade to LogMeIn Pro, which includes such advanced features as file and folder synchronization, secure file distribution, and remote-to-local printing.
With a remote control utility, office workers can access their office PCs from the road or their home PCs from the office. But, because they're so easy to install and use, they're often an annoyance to IT managers trying to keep tabs on who's coming through their corporate firewalls. For this reason, 3am also offers a free tool called LogMeIn Scout, which lets IT professionals sniff out the use of Web-based remote control.
