Continuing my ongoing adventures with my Droid X, I bought Logmein Ignition. This lets your smartphone log in directly to your base computer if it is using Logmein free or Logmein Pro2.
It takes a little getting used to. For example, I had to move the screen so the icon I wanted was under the mouse pointer (apparently this is a setting that can be changed so the mouse pointer moves). But it works well, given the severe limitations of the small screen. There is a lot of scrolling back and forth to get what you want.
So I now have a number of options when I am out of the office.
I can forward all my mail to my gmail account and look at it there, or
I can log in directly to my on-line mail account, or
I can use Logmein Ignition to connect directly to my base computer.
This means that the basic things you want to do when out of the office for a short time are available on the Droid. You can “keep up” but it is still not a medium for doing any substantive work.
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The software doesn't require installation and registration. You can connect to any PC which is behind NAT.
Posted by: Eugene | October 26, 2012 at 09:25 AM
How is logmein ignition in terms of security? Do you know if it would be safe handling sensitive documents if you're on public wifi? I run a business that handles medical records, this is important to me.
Posted by: remote access | February 23, 2011 at 03:09 PM
I have been using a Droid Pro (Verizon) to access POP mail from two different Earthlink accounts without having to forward the email to my gmail account. While Logmein Ignition is a clever tool, on the whole, remote login to a computer using the Droid is for those who can see at the microbial level. Even my baby VAIO laptop with an 11 inch screen is a bit small for viewing a remote desktop.
Posted by: Andrea Prigot | February 22, 2011 at 09:57 AM