LogMeIN
A. Final Assessment
Hands down the best there is available, regardless of price (which amazingly is free for now).
B. General Description
LogMeIn is remote access software that lets you access your Windows computer from anywhere in the world. All you need is a computer connected to the Internet. You see your Target computer's full desktop and control everything on it—applications, network files, email, printing—without the hassle of further downloads or installations. You can even share files that are too large for email.
The closest offering to LogmeIn is Gotomypc. LogMeIn states that they have a technology advantage that makes their software faster. The simplest explanation of this technology advantage is that once you establish the connection with your remote PC through the LogMeIn website, it dynamically changes to a direct connection between your local and remote PC - no longer routing through their website. This “peer-to-peer” LogMeIn connection offers faster speeds because there are no hops - information flows directly between the local and target computer.
Per the marketing materials, it is also more cost efficient, because LogMein doesn’t have to pay for the bandwidth to route it through their website. (GoToMyPC connections are continuously hosted through their website for the duration of all remote control sessions, creating latency and requiring bandwidth). So because of their technology advantage, LogMeIn is faster, they are able to give away a free version, and also can charge much less for their professional version.
C. Cost –
There are two products to consider, Logmein Free and Logmein Pro. For now, Free is free, no charge. Logmein Pro will cost you $69.95/year for a single computer. For more than one computer, there is reduced pricing as your numbers increase. (for instance for 2 computers = 59.95/yr/computer), etc
D. Speed – PENDING
No discernable speed impact on client computer. No discernable speed impact on remote computer. Little noticeable speed difference from sitting in front of computer. Without measuring, Logmein appeared even faster than remote desktop. One of the nice features is that the performance across a wide area network can be automatically regulated based on the network speed read by the software. This is nice when compared to remote desktop where you must make your resolution,
Measured login time till in amazing charts?
Measured time to compact and maintain databases once successful login?
Time to open patient past encounter?
E. Ease of setup – RATING: Extremely EASY. I was up and running within 10 minutes.
Primary and Secondary users:
By creating Secondary Users in your LogMeIn account, you can allow remote access to one or more of your computers. Secondary Users have unrestricted access only to the machines you select, and you can disable their access at any time. Secondary Users are not able to view the details of your LogMeIn account or subscription.
To create a Secondary User, follow these steps:
1. Log in to LogMeIn.com using your registered email and password.
2. On the My Computers page, click the "Users" link on the left side of the screen. Make sure you are in "Advanced View," not "Simple View."
3. Click the "Secondary Users" link at the top of the screen, then click "Add New Secondary User".
4. Enter the email address your Secondary User will use to log in to LogMeIn.com.
5. By default, all computers in your list will be assigned. However, you can Specify Computers by choosing that option. On the Specified Computers panel, select the computers the Secondary User will be allowed to access. The plus sign will need to be selected to expand the list.
Note: Secondary Users are required to define their own password when accepting the invitation, and can change it at any time. To enable extra security features, click "Edit" next to the Secondary User's email address once their account has been created.
Also, the Secondary User will need to know the Computer's Windows Username and Password or the Access Code to connect into the computer(s).
F. Security –
No Known exploits. No known Potential for Password or data loss. However, a port is open on your computer that might otherwise been closed. Open ports offer potential hackers access to begin intrusion efforts.
LogMeIn employs an effective multi-Layered Security Model. This is much more secure that remote desktop offered by Microsoft.
Secure user accounts: Set up and access your LogMeIn account using your email address and a password that you choose. Your account resides on our encrypted gateway and stores the link to the secure, SSL-encrypted connections established between our gateway and your host machines. When accessing your account, the only information you see is a link to your host machines.
Windows authentication: To access a host machine, you must know its Windows username and password. This information is stored within the host machine only – and therefore is accessible only by the administrator of that machine. The LogMeIn Gateway does not know, and cannot discover, the Windows authentication for any of your host machines.
Account lockout and lockdown: If there are three failed attempts to access your LogMeIn account, then that user (IP address) is blocked for 30 minutes and the account is locked down. The same is true when attempting Windows authentication. This is configurable; so you can set both the number of attempts and the IP lockout timeframe. You can also refuse specific IP addresses, or create a friendly-IP list that allows access only from those IPs that you allow.
RSA SecureID: LogMeIn also integrates with RSA SecurID’s industry-proven, two-factor authentication system.
One-time passwords: The option for one-time security codes (in either print or email form), provide an additional layer of security. To keep remote access to your PC secure, you can choose to be prompted to enter a one-time security code each time you log in to the LogMeIn web site to access your Target PC. These codes can come from a printed list, or you can opt to have one emailed to you each time you log in. Each code can only be used once. This option will help prevent unauthorized remote access to your PC should someone discover a used security code or your LogMeIn password.
Personal Passwords: By choosing to require the use of a personal password, after entering the Windows Login credentials, the user must type three requested characters of a predefined eight-character password. A given password may be used only once. For example, if your Personal Password is "password" and you are being asked for the 5th character, you will use the dropdown menu to select the letter "w".
SSL encryption: Once a connection is established, all traffic is encrypted with end-to-end 128- to 256-bit SSL encryption. This is the same technology trusted by major banking institutions to allow secure online banking.
For detailed information, you can visit:
https://secure.logmein.com/documentation/Security/wp_lmi_security.pdfThere is some comment on the internet about whether Logmein is more secure than remote desktop. The comments I found all agreed that logmein was more secure. See for yourself:
http://www.computing.net/answers/networking/rdp-vs-logmein/29418.htmlG. Key Features –
Works extremely well with Amazing Charts. You can move files between your remote computer and the host computer with Logmein Pro for additional cost. You can perform most backup and other maintenance.
H. Scalability –
With secondary accounts, you can have more than one doctor access a dedicated machine located at the office. Or, if you installed Logmein on dedicated computers by doctor, then each doctor could access their own computer and it would scale as needed.
 
