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#198733 20-Jul-2016 16:45

I am currently using LogMeIn, mainly to support parents and inlaws computers.

It's coming up for expiry and I really can't justify the high cost for just three computers. Anyone have suggestions for a more affordable option? All are Windows 7/10 machines.

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#1595739 20-Jul-2016 16:49

I recommend and use Teamviewer. (Free for personal use). There is always some sort of remote access done by chrome, that also get's recommended.

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#1595757 20-Jul-2016 17:37

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#1595773 20-Jul-2016 18:25

I use Anydesk. Free, and works very well. No limit on connection times.

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#1595909 20-Jul-2016 23:01

Teamviewer works well for me

I'm a geek, a gamer, a dad, a Quic user, and an IT Professional. I have a full rack home lab, size 15 feet, an epic beard and Asperger's. I'm a bit of a Cypherpunk, who believes information wants to be free and the Net interprets censorship as damage and routes around it. If you use my Quic signup you can also use the code R570394EKGIZ8 for free setup.

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#1595911 20-Jul-2016 23:06

Chrome remote desktop for me.

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#1595951 21-Jul-2016 05:34

+1 for Teamviewer

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#1595999 21-Jul-2016 08:55

Teamviewer.

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#1596078 21-Jul-2016 10:55

Teamviewer.

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