Remote Access Software

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Remote Access Software

TJ McClearin (Business Manager, Infinity Wireless, LLC) gives expert video advice on: What is "remote access software"?; Can I get remote access to my cell phone or mobile device?; What can I expect to pay for remote access software?

What is "remote access software"?

Remote access software gives the customer the ability to access their filing cabinet when they're not home. Remote access software means that if you have a folder on your computer that containing information that you need to have at your fingertips at all times, you have a portal on your phone, a program, that logs into your computer and shows you the information that you're looking for. From that you can download it, e-mail it, forward it, or fax it to wherever you want.

What can I expect to pay for remote access software?

Remote access software typically ranges anywhere between: free to $50 a month. Depending on what your usage is and what you're looking to do, that's how you would decide which level will work best for you. In some instances a free service such as soonR.com actually gives you the ability to set up more than one computer on the internet, and share files remotely. You can browse the Wireless Application Protocol's website from your phone just by going to www.soonr.com. Log into your account and you have access to all the files on all the computers that you have connected to your local network.