Access over the internet

[andrew s]

I am planning to move my kit overseas. Any recommendations for the best way to access the Windows 7 PC securely over the internet? It is likely to be on a local LAN.

Thanks for any ideas. 

Regards Andrew 

[han59]

Some thoughts of what I picked up from hobbyist nearby:

1) Backup channel to reboot the computer seems essential. So a power socket you can control via internet to reboot a frozen computer.

2) Local help if you remote access/control fails.

The free version of teamviewer seems to work fine as long they don't classify you later as a commercial company due to a shared internet address.

[stash_old]

Nothing wrong with the std Microsoft remote desktop software for remote working.

Install a web cam in your remote obsys so you can see what is really going off.

Plus as Hans says as there will be problems at some stage.

[MikeRushton]

"Remote utilities" is a good free program though it takes a little setting up. I think a internet controlled main switch is good if all else fails, but make sure your computer bios is configured so that it will reboot when you restore power.

[Star101]

ditto to all that is said above.

I use AnyDesk since I had weeks of issues with "TeamViewer" classifying my remote connection, and stopping my connecting to my garden shed ror observatory 10 feet away, a "Professional" usage ! I've come to really like Anydesk. Free for personal use