Another Day With My PC

Some of my friends at the office got intrigued by the entry that I posted on my blog yesterday. Apparently, they have little or no idea about remote computing. That’s quite surprising considering that we’re at an age where almost anything is done through the Internet.

I explained to them that even ordinary users like us can access PCs remotely from virtually anywhere. No special equipment is required. All that is usually needed is an Internet access and third-party software that allows a person to tap or get in to a willing unit.

Many of them are now excited to try it. I can’t fully understand their child-like interest in it though. I mean remote computing has been around for quite some time now, and that the “in” thing today is mobile computing.

There’s one problem in accessing your desktop at home from the office. Most of the time, the computers at home are already old. This is true in my case. My home PC is just a Pentium III, while the one that I’m using at the office has a Core 2 Duo processor. The speed of my office unit will be inconsequential if the computer that I’m accessing has a slow CPU.

I advised them to make sure that their home PCs are functioning well. I also clarified that they don’t need to buy a new one just to be able to enjoy remote computing. As long as their home units are optimized and in good condition, they can expect a satisfactory experience.