LogMeIn vs RDP. Tough decision. LMI is probably a little more secure. It uses SSL/TSL. On the other hand it also uses a 3rd party service to set up the connection.

With LMI, you HAVE to remember to blank the screen and lock the mouse/kb or anyone in your office at the time will have access to your computer.

RDP "may" be a little faster and certainly is faster to log in with. LMI can be just as fast, but only if you purchase the LogMeIn Ignition. The big problem with RDP, unlike LMI, is that while LMI does not open holes in your firewall, RDP must open a port. You are much better off if you change the port as any hacker will know that your RDP is, by default, on 3389. So, your passwords are all that keep them off your network.

I personally like RDP as it is faster to log in for free.

As far as passwords, this is the perfect example of why YOU should set the passwords for your staff, and they should be impossible to guess. No pets, date of births, kids' names, etc.

And, there are apps for RDP now for at least Androids. My guess is there are apps for iPhones as well.


Bert
Pediatrics
Brewer, Maine