One of the most popular apps available on the web today is TeamViewer. For those who are unaware of the utility of this outstanding software, this is an app that enables you to access a remote computer or vice versa. For those who are already using it often, they would agree that giving an introduction for this software can be hard because it is just so popular and useful.
Why should we use TeamViewer?
From online meetings to web conferences, TeamViewer can come in handy for a lot of different applications. TeamViewer is widely used in business organizations for desktop sharing and file transfer.
Features of TeamViewer
- It is absolutely free, that’s the best part!
- Available for different platforms like windows, MAC, Linux, Android, Windows phone and even Blackberry.
- TeamViewer uses a key exchange method which is a significant security algorithm (RSA) and also a 256-bit encryption. So, it is highly secure.
- Firewalls and security software do not block TeamViewer. It does not depend upon NAT technology or IP sharing.
How to access TeamViewer?
A step by step guideline is provided for the assistance of users.
- Download and install the TeamViewer app from their website. The latest version is 11.0 applicable for Windows 10 as well.
- Once downloaded, every computer has a unique id and password.
- If you want to connect with a remote computer share your id and password. The remote user will authenticate the details. This id and password act as keys and by key exchanging the two remote devices can connect to each other.
- Once you have shared the details the remote user may gain access to your computer and can control your computer.
- A user may also log in using and email and connect to other computers.
- If you want to gain access to another remote computer, simply share the credentials, and then a new window will pop up and you can access it from your own laptop.
Can a remote machine access my laptop while I’m absent?
Paid or Free?
The general version available for quick access between two computers is absolutely free.However, for larger organizations and unattended access a wider range of computers a premium version has to be installed.
Free version: Manage up to 200 unattended devices
Premium version: Manage up to 400 unattended devices
Corporate version: Manage up to 1000 unattended devices
How safe is TeamViewer?
Like every other application, TeamViewer too is prone to attacks by imposters. There are several scenarios where hackers have posed as ‘Microsoft’ or a reliable company and asked you to give them access. To prevent such circumstances, it is advised to be cautious and not to give random access.
Verdict
Overall, the utility of TeamViewer surpasses the threats that it offers. It is a must for smaller to larger group work. It is truly one of the oldest, unique and reliable software in the market.