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Desktop Sharing
Desktop sharing is a common name for technologies and products that allow remote access and remote collaboration on a person's computer desktop through a graphical terminal emulator. The most common two scenarios for desktop sharing are: * Remote login * Real-time collaboration ''Remote log-in'' allows users to connect to their own desktop while being physically away from their computer. Systems that support the X Window System, typically Unix-based ones, have this ability "built in". Windows versions starting from Windows 2000 have a built-in solution for remote access as well in the form of Remote Desktop Protocol and prior to that in the form of Microsoft’s NetMeeting. Virtual Network Computing (VNC) is a cross-platform solution accomplished through a common client/server model. The client, or VNC viewer, is installed on a local computer and then connects to the network via a server component, which is installed on a remote computer. In a typical VNC session, all keystroke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Desktop Computer
A desktop computer, often abbreviated as desktop, is a personal computer designed for regular use at a stationary location on or near a desk (as opposed to a portable computer) due to its size and power requirements. The most common configuration has a computer case, case that houses the power supply unit (computer), power supply, motherboard (a printed circuit board with a microprocessor as the central processing unit, computer memory, memory, bus (computing), bus, certain peripherals and other electronic components), disk storage (usually one or more hard disk drives, solid-state drives, optical disc drives, and in early models floppy disk drives); a computer keyboard, keyboard and computer mouse, mouse for input (computer science), input; and a computer monitor, monitor, computer speakers, speakers, and, often, a printer (computing), printer for output. The case may be oriented horizontally or vertically and placed either underneath, beside, or on top of a desk. Desktop Comput ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Techinline
Techinline FixMe.IT is an application for remote support, remote control, desktop sharing, remote training, and file transfer between computers.TechInline Re-Defines Web Based Remote PC Access Technology ''TechChunks'', June 3, 2011. The application operates with the . [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TeamViewer
TeamViewer is a remote access and remote control computer software, allowing maintenance of computers and other devices. It was first released in 2005, and its functionality has expanded step by step. TeamViewer is proprietary software that requires registration and is free of charge for non-commercial use. It has been installed on more than 2.5 billion devices. TeamViewer is the core product of developing company TeamViewer SE.They were also the sponsor of Premier League club Manchester United until the 2024/25 season. History The foundation of TeamViewer goes back to the release of the first version of the TeamViewer software in 2005, which was developed to reduce travelling to customers and at that time was still based on the VNC project. The IT service provider wanted to avoid unnecessary trips to customers and perform tasks such as installing software remotely. The development was very successful and gave rise to TeamViewer GmbH, which today operates as TeamViewer Ger ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skype
Skype () was a proprietary telecommunications application operated by Skype Technologies, a division of Microsoft, best known for IP-based videotelephony, videoconferencing and voice calls. It also had instant messaging, file transfer, debit-based calls to landline and mobile telephones (over traditional telephone networks), and other features. It was available on various desktop, mobile, and video game console platforms. Skype was created by Niklas Zennström, Janus Friis, and four Estonian developers, and first released in August 2003. In September 2005, eBay acquired it for $2.6 billion. In September 2009, Silver Lake, Andreessen Horowitz, and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board bought 65% of Skype for $1.9 billion from eBay, valuing the business at $2.92 billion. In May 2011, Microsoft bought Skype for $8.5 billion and used it to replace its own Windows Live Messenger. As of 2011, most of the development team and 44% of all the div ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Remote Utilities
Remote Utilities is a remote desktop software that allows a user to remotely control another computer through a proprietary protocol and see the remote computer's desktop, operate its keyboard and mouse. The program utilizes the client-server model and consists of two primary components: the Host that is installed on the remote computer and the viewer that is installed on the local PC. Other modules include Agent, Remote Utilities Server (RU Server) and portable Viewer. Feature and architecture Remote Utilities provides full control over the remote system and allows to view the remote computer without disrupting its user. The connection is established via an IP address or the Internet ID and it has an IP filtering system allowing to restrict access to only certain IP addresses. It has the following connection modes: * Full control * View only * File transfer * Task manager * Terminal * Inventory manager * RDP Integration * Text chat * Remote registry * Screen recorder ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RealVNC
RealVNC is a company that provides remote access software. Their VNC Connect software consists of a server (VNC Server) and client (VNC Viewer) application, which exchange data over the RFB protocol to allow the Viewer to control the Server's screen remotely. The application is used, for example, by IT support engineers to provide helpdesk services to remote users. History Andy Harter and other members of the original VNC team at AT&T founded RealVNC Limited in 2002. The automotive division of RealVNC spun out as a separate companyVNC Automotive in 2018. Platforms, editions, versions For a desktop-to-desktop connection RealVNC runs on Windows, macOS, and many Unix-like operating systems. A list of supported platforms can be found on thwebsite A RealVNC client also runs on the Java platform and on the Apple iPhone, iPod touch and iPad and Google Google LLC (, ) is an American multinational corporation and technology company focusing on online advertising, search engin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Netviewer
Netviewer AG was a German IT company headquartered in Karlsruhe. The company's software products provided web conferencing, desktop sharing, and remote maintenance capabilities. History Netviewer was founded in 2001. In 2002, the firm won a competition for startup companies sponsored by German savings banks and McKinsey Consulting's German branch. In 2011, Netviewer was acquired by Citrix Systems under the division Citrix Online. Products Netviewer products focused on desktop sharing between two or more computers over the Internet and allowing the exchange of screen contents. Netviewer provided the following products: * Meets, webconferencing * Support; help desk and IT support * Admin; remote access * Present; webcasting. Netviewer Meet was available as freeware for private users and as software-as-a-service or on-premises licensing models for commercial use. The other products are available as software-as-a service or on-premises licenses exclusively. After the acquisit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nefsis
Nefsis Corporation is a communications technology company. It was an early developer of real-time communications softwareSandra Kay Miller. �Collaboration at Warp Speed” InfoWorld, May 29, 2000, p. 41.�Snapshot for wiredred.com�� for May 6, 1999, Way Back Machine. Retrieved 4/28/2011. and the first to use cloud computing in the videoconferencing industry.�The Next Generation” European CEO, November 30, 2010. Retrieved 4/28/2011.�Best Practices Award 2009, European Conferencing & Collaboration, Product Differentiation Award” Frost & Sullivan, September 28, 2009. The award citation reads, in part, “With its latest offering, Nefsis, WiredRed has become the first company in the world to offer a conferencing service solution based on the technologies of cloud-computing, end-to-end parallel processing and multipoint video conferencing.” Retrieved 4/28/2011. Nefsis offers multipoint video conferencing with integrated voice and live collaboration solutions for small to medium-si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mikogo
Mikogo is a desktop sharing software application for web conferencing and remote support, and is provided by the online collaboration provider, Snapview GmbH. Mikogo provides its software as native downloads for Windows, Mac OS X,iOS and Android. The software is cross-platform which allows a presenter to host the online meeting on a Windows computer and meeting attendees could join from a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer, as well as from smartphones or tablets. The software interface is multi-lingual and can be switched between one of 35 languages. History In 2004, entrepreneurs Erik Boos and Mark Zondler founded BeamYourScreen GmbH (now Snapview GmbH) in Mannheim, Germany. The company then launched a few different online collaboration tools for corporate customers. However BeamYourScreen was approached by individuals who asked whether a free version of its software was available, for small-time use on an irregular basis and due to these requests made primarily by private users, Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GoTo (US Company)
GoTo Technologies USA, Inc., formerly LogMeIn Inc., is a software as a service (SaaS) company that provides unified communication and IT management software. The company was founded in 2003, and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. On February 2, 2022, the company was rebranded from LogMeIn to GoTo. With the rebranding to GoTo, the company also announced the launch of a unified application featuring two main products: * LogMeIn Resolve for IT management and support * GoTo Connect for business communications On December 17, 2019, LogMeIn announced an agreement to be sold for $4.3 billion to Francisco Partners and Evergreen Coast Capital Corp., which is a private equity affiliate of Elliott Management Corporation. The deal closed on August 31, 2020.In 2022, GoTo announced the purchase of Mobile Device Management (MDM) company Miradore. History LogMeIn was founded in 2003 in Budapest as 3am Labs, and changed its name in 2006. In 2006, 3am Labs acquired Hamachi VPN produ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
