This was an interesting read. I can relate. Only, I'm the one pulling my hair out because I don't understand what my eldest geeky son is trying to tell me to do. Next time, I'm trying to long distance with him about a computer problem, using TeamViewer might be a good option.I will keep TeamVIewer in mind if I ever set up a home office for teaching online and need technical support. With TeamViewer you can create a remote connection to another computer allowing that user access, remotely share files and copy and paste items. The author, Jarred Walton says,
"TeamViewer is simply easier to get running than competing solutions (e.g. Google’s Chrome Remote Desktop), and while I haven’t noticed screen updates as being substantially faster/better, the ease of setup factor is critical – especially when dealing with a computer neophyte." (November 5, 2013 5:48)
Was that a polite way of putting it or did all gray haired old ladies just get slammed? Check out the entire article at:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/7488/teamviewer-releases-version-9-public-beta
I looked at the TeamViewer website and there is a free version available for private use. http://www.teamviewer.com
"TeamViewer is simply easier to get running than competing solutions (e.g. Google’s Chrome Remote Desktop), and while I haven’t noticed screen updates as being substantially faster/better, the ease of setup factor is critical – especially when dealing with a computer neophyte." (November 5, 2013 5:48)
Was that a polite way of putting it or did all gray haired old ladies just get slammed? Check out the entire article at:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/7488/teamviewer-releases-version-9-public-beta
I looked at the TeamViewer website and there is a free version available for private use. http://www.teamviewer.com