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Symantec pcAnywhere 

Free Remotely accesses and controls computers
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Establish a remote connection between the current PC and a remote machine by selecting online protocols and securely accessing the desktop of the target device. Full IP number is required for identification. Launching programs, modifying documents and transferring files is possible.

Symantec pcAnywhere 12.1 is a remote PC control utility with special features enabling users to resolve customer calls quickly and securely. Being compatible with multiple operating systems, it gives full support to heterogeneous host and remote devices. Moreover it’s assured and streamlined connectivity to get in control over the main mission critical servers to provide inclusive control of your server with effortless disaster recovery. Its new Basic View interface and built-in AES 256-bit encryption makes connectivity easier and safer. Pc anywhere allows the user to access directly to different operating system utilities (such as Command Prompt, Task Manager, and Services) on the host systems while login encryption with password facility provide total protection from intruder. With rich features like Host Invitation, Bandwidth Auto-Detect etc this tool allows the user to upload and download files, default performance maximization, easier and safer connectivity to remote devices, giving full support to users irrespective to their locations and operating systems. Above all it allows Microsoft Windows, Linux, MacOS X Universal, and Microsoft Pocket PC remote systems to connect to Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X Universal hosts. Providing full guidance to novice users this versatile tool is a perfect solution to home as well as business organizations in accelerating their business progress.

Review summary

Pros

  • Simple interface and remote control makes help desk more more interactive

Cons

  • No specific disadvantages

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