Hi, I access my main computer from my netbook and galaxy note 10.1 quite a bit. I use an ftp server, samba/windows sharing, splashtop, vnc, and lately even teamviewer quite a bit to do a variety of tasks. I mostly do this from inside the network, but I open up a port when I need to... course that can be annoying and questionably secure.
Teamviewer seems to handle the remote control aspect quite well from outside my network and I don't have to open up ports.
I'm starting to think there must be a better way to share my files from my main pc other then samba or ftp. I'd like to just have the whole drive on my main pc as a mapped drive on my tablet and have it sync two ways just like dropbox does. And I'd like to do that securely, and as easily as possible. There must be a (free) application that does this? Anyone know of any?
Have you tried dropsync?
Or do you just don't want to use dropbox..?
I actually want the shared drive to be the one on my computer (that's always on)
Sugarsync is my favorite out of all the services
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One option that may work for you is using a router with VPN server. That is the direction I went so I could still use regular sharing and still be secure.
There's also an app and service called Tonido.
You can select drives and access them remotely.
Www.box.com
Like dropbox. But you will get 50gb free
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is there a way for me to connect from my Win 7 pc to a Macbook via the internet so i can root the phone from my pc?
a friend wants his phone rooted but he's a dummy when it comes to computers....
any help would be very appreciated..
https://secure.logmein.com/US/products/free/
I've never tried using LogMeIn.com on a Mac, but it says it works with OS X. It works pretty well, it's super easy to use and it's free.
Thanks SeanTeam ...that should help! and it looks simple and easier to use..
I use it all the time. Works great.
I used this everyday last year to connect to my work computer so I could stay home and still get all my stuff done. Easy to use and the basic version is Free. Can't beat that.
yeah, the main difference between the free and paid versions is file transfer. you can set up a dropbox account and put the clients on both computers and share individual files up to 2gb in the free version (expandable to 10gb with referrals). let me know if you want a dropbox account so I can use my referrals and get more space. head over to dropbox.com and check out the video.
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You can use any VNC Client to access the Mac display if you turn on Screen Sharing (Sharing Preference Pane) and enable VNC in the Computer Settings of that preference.
so, just networked my office pc and my living room media pc, just using ssh tunneling. all media stored on office pc, accessed via living room pc to go to tv.
both systems on ubuntu. office on 9.10, living room on 10.04
i highly recommend using remote droid (an app) for anyone else doing the same. lets me control the mouse on either computer from my couch, and the onscreen keyboard works just fine. from my couch, i drag and drop whatever files i want from one computer to the other, load any media i want, etc.
it's brilliant. i couldn't be happier
all you need if you have the setup is the remote droid jar file running. you can get it on the remote droid website. all totally free.
i heart open source
timothydonohue said:
so, just networked my office pc and my living room media pc, just using ssh tunneling. all media stored on office pc, accessed via living room pc to go to tv.
both systems on ubuntu. office on 9.10, living room on 10.04
i highly recommend using remote droid (an app) for anyone else doing the same. lets me control the mouse on either computer from my couch, and the onscreen keyboard works just fine. from my couch, i drag and drop whatever files i want from one computer to the other, load any media i want, etc.
it's brilliant. i couldn't be happier
all you need if you have the setup is the remote droid jar file running. you can get it on the remote droid website. all totally free.
i heart open source
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I'll have to check it out, I personally like phonemypc, $10 but worth it
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I'll have to check it out, I personally like phonemypc, $10 but worth it
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it isn't like phonemypc. phonemypc is an emulator like a remote desktop kind of deal, like logmein. this is just a remote mousepad/keyboard. you still have to look at the screen to see what you're doing. very handy though if you're on the couch. and, you don't have to do it in what i refer to as 'squintovision'.
timothydonohue said:
it isn't like phonemypc. phonemypc is an emulator like a remote desktop kind of deal, like logmein. this is just a remote mousepad/keyboard. you still have to look at the screen to see what you're doing. very handy though if you're on the couch. and, you don't have to do it in what i refer to as 'squintovision'.
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you can do that with phonemypc too, and gmote. I just like phonemypc because you don't have to set up ports or anything, it just works.
mrono said:
you can do that with phonemypc too, and gmote. I just like phonemypc because you don't have to set up ports or anything, it just works.
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ah. you don't need to set ports for droid remote either. just tell it the local i.p. address of the computer you want to control. very handy for me, since i use it on more than one computer. and gmote is nice, if all you want to do is goof with your libraries. i can do whatever with remote droid. move files, start up hulu, navigate the web, etc. anything you could do sitting at the computer, you can do with remote droid (as long as you can still see the screen, lol)
I can't figure out how to set this up in Ubuntu.
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ah. you don't need to set ports for droid remote either. just tell it the local i.p. address of the computer you want to control. very handy for me, since i use it on more than one computer. and gmote is nice, if all you want to do is goof with your libraries. i can do whatever with remote droid. move files, start up hulu, navigate the web, etc. anything you could do sitting at the computer, you can do with remote droid (as long as you can still see the screen, lol)
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i always used phonemypc because on my last android phone i didn't have wifi, phone my pc uses their server as an intermediary so you just log in and you can see all your computers listed on the account, no IP's to keep track of or anything.
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I can't figure out how to set this up in Ubuntu.
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go to the remote droid website to get the jar file. you'll need the java runtime already installed on your computer (can get through software repository). once you have the jar file, just right click > open with > java runtime. then start up the remote droid app on your phone.
the default address was wrong for mine (127.0.1.1). you can find out your device address by going into your router (usually address 192.168.0.1, unless you've changed it) using a browser. your pc will be listed somewhere. google how to find it specifically within your router. then, plug that address into the remote droid configuration. should work like a charm
Is there a way in Ubuntu to setup a fixed IP address?
I recently tried vlc direct and vlc remote app on my tab, and it is awesome! Now I want the full power! I want to full access to my pc with pc interface( like team viewer or log me in) but over wifi. The reason I choose wifi because my internet connection isnt fast enough to make it smooth. So is there an app for that?
I personally use Splashtop. It's fast enough for me to play racing games using a ps3 controller over the wifi.
I use splashtop.if you have a static IP from your provider you can log into your desktop from anywhere in the world with internet-including tethered to 3g.just some configuring in router needed.
I didn't like Spashtop so I went with 2X Client. Works great! Also you do not need a static IP if you don't feel like paying for it. Go to http://www.no-ip.com/ and get a free dyndns account. Also some routers (like my Cisco) have built in DynDNS.org capabilities.
Splashtop HD works fine for me.
I use "Unified Remote"
Find it amazing for controlling my PC, tons of preset remotes, custom remotes, free version available.
2x works flawlessly and is free.
I actually had not tried Splashtop, it was a different prog. Going to try it out from when I am home. When not at home, i'll use 2X.
Edit: Tried it and it doesn't support multiple monitors! Doesn't really need to buy it should deactivate the others like RDP does. Also it unlocks your computer, so anyone sitting there can see what your doing and could take control if they wish. Needs more work but good concept cause it's fast!
I choose Remote RDP, easy and fast
bought splashtop twice once for my phone and once for my acer a500... (hd) love them... can use it over the web too with cable modem
Splashtop HD works great inside the house and out. Even connected over tethering through my cellphone's 3g. Best $10 I've spent. HD is different (better for iconia) from the normal version. Although the normal one is free at GetJar.com right now (save $5 - works good on the Dell Streak 7). Very easy to control my computer just like sitting in front of it, and even though it has to change the resolution settings on my pc it doesn't screw up my desktop either (It changes the resolution so there's no scolling on the tablet 16:9 screen even though my desktop is 4:3).
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I recently tried vlc direct and vlc remote app on my tab, and it is awesome! Now I want the full power! I want to full access to my pc with pc interface( like team viewer or log me in) but over wifi. The reason I choose wifi because my internet connection isnt fast enough to make it smooth. So is there an app for that?
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Maybe I am lost on what you mean, but Team Viewer works for me over Wifi.
I can do IP connections at home, and non-ip based connections away from home.
The only thing is on the client, you need to enable Incoming LAN connections in the General options.
Or...Is there some feature that I am missing?
Teamviewer has an android app. works great over wifi or 3g. Put it on your PC and you can control any device from any other device, even wifi tethered.
you could even use your pc through your tablet through your phone.
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I didn't like Spashtop so I went with 2X Client. Works great!
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Doesn't 2x need to have a windows with RDP server enabled ?
Not the case for 7 premium :/
jodiac said:
I recently tried vlc direct and vlc remote app on my tab, and it is awesome! Now I want the full power! I want to full access to my pc with pc interface( like team viewer or log me in) but over wifi. The reason I choose wifi because my internet connection isnt fast enough to make it smooth. So is there an app for that?
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I use Teamviewer universally on everything, phone, tablet and PC2PC then I use Splashtop and Pocketcloud as my phone/tablet to PC backup.
Teamviewer can be configured to use internal ips, so if your internet connection doesn't work well it can jump to the internal network instead.
I havent used it yet, but I may install the webtop over HDMI hack soon. I am wondering what people actually use webtop for though.
Any by that I dont mean I want an answer as to what it CAN be used for, but what YOU ACTUALLY are using it for, if that makes sense.
Thanks
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I havent used it yet, but I may install the webtop over HDMI hack soon. I am wondering what people actually use webtop for though.
Any by that I dont mean I want an answer as to what it CAN be used for, but what YOU ACTUALLY are using it for, if that makes sense.
Thanks
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I mainly use it to take notes in classes, remote desktop into my desktop when i'm away, browse the Web in bed. This mostly applies to using the laptop dock though, do not sure how much this will help you.
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My primary use of webtop is landscape mirroring of the phone screen. It's pretty convenient when your out and can just plug into an hdmi port and have streaming netflix on a big screen. In addition to having the phone screen, the full firefox browser is nice for youtube and streaming from my orb media server back at home.
IMO the webtop interface is what sets this phone apart from other android based devices out there and I love messing with it. Someday I'll get around to setting up full ubuntu if not just for the bragging rights. "My phone is also a complete linux computer."
I mostly use it to get remote terminal sessions into my Unix and Linux boxes at work. And for IRC, of course.
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I dont use it at all.
I love my lapdock.
I use it at work to see my Ip cameras and answer mails.
At home I use it for browsing the web, checking videos and my tv series.
I edit some of my files and print them right away.
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I use Webtop along with my Lapdock to:
1. Browse the web natively
2. Do some website editing, managing and creation.
3. Work through FTP
4. Do some Word and Excel document creation and editing
5. Do some basic Photoshop editing (GIMP)
6. Do major remote desktop through LogMeIn (Website) to my workplace and family computers.
Now I don't have to haul my heavy laptop.
Cheers!
i just use hdmi hack with custom webtop; xfdesktop and xfce4-panel is the base of it anyway
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Rayan said:
I use Webtop along with my Lapdock to:
1. Browse the web natively
2. Do some website editing, managing and creation.
3. Work through FTP
4. Do some Word and Excel document creation and editing
5. Do some basic Photoshop editing (GIMP)
6. Do major remote desktop through LogMeIn (Website) to my workplace and family computers.
Now I don't have to haul my heavy laptop.
Cheers!
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Can u help me doing point 4 and 6 on your list?
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I was wondering if there was a way to remote access an android device from an android device for example, accessing my fire from my phone.
I am not an expert but suspect that a wireless network would be the only way because as far as I know the 'fire only has wireless interfacing. Hopefully I am wrong though
Well I Knew that It would have to be via wifi. What Im asking though is are there apps that allow for remote access between android devices.
you would need a vnc server on the one:
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.onaips.vnc&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsIm9yZy5vbmFpcHMudm5jIl0.
and a vnc viewer at the other:
https://market.android.com/details?id=android.androidVNC&feature=related_apps#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEwOSwiYW5kcm9pZC5hbmRyb2lkVk5DIl0.
have never tried it but you could check it out
theoretically it should function
also from a pc or mac vnc viewer - there are plugins for browser
What are you trying to do? Wifi file explorer for filed. Google voice with desksms will allow you to text from your fire... etc
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I was trying to use my phone as a remote because I keep my kindle in my room and play music but im normally downstairs so I could then change the songs and things over lan.
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I was trying to use my phone as a remote because I keep my kindle in my room and play music but im normally downstairs so I could then change the songs and things over lan.
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exactly for that are the vnc solutions above
did you try it ?
Not yet haven't had time lately
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Did it didnt work really cant access kindle from my pc or from my phone.
made a short search on the market for "remote desktop" - there are a lot of apps - maybe one of them is fitting your needs
sorry no more ideas ...
b63 said:
made a short search on the market for "remote desktop" - there are a lot of apps - maybe one of them is fitting your needs
sorry no more ideas ...
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Those are usually for controlling a PC from the android device.
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Those are usually for controlling a PC from the android device.
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agree - tested some hours nightly
test pc (with browser) to kf:
there are some (vnc server on kf) which are used to control the kf from pc
basically they are working but they can't handle the screen rotation correctly
means the click points are disorted and you have no control
test galaxy tab (with browser) to kf:
nevertheless conection with the vnc server is working with javascript which i don't have on my vnc client test device
did search but java seems not to be available for android
anyone correct me if i'm wrong
still have to test with a vnc client on the galaxy tab ...