If you are
having a problem with your computer, someone elsewhere can view your screen and
remotely control your computer temporarily to fix the problem. JoinMe is a good
program to use for this purpose. I have used it to help others fix their
computer problems as well as show them how to better use their computer. It is
very user friendly, easily installed in under a minute and no account setup is
needed. There is both a free and pro version. I personally have not found a
need for the pro version which currently costs $149 for an annual membership or
$19 if you choose to use it by the month. For either version you can send files
between all users. Note that if you are not connected to the internet, you
cannot use this or any other program to share your computer with someone
remotely or to view someone else’s. You
also have the ability to talk online or have an online chat using Join.me as
well.
As mentioned,
the whole process of downloading the Join.me program and placing the toolbar on
your computer takes under a minute. When
you first go to Join.me you
will see a screen that looks similar to the one below. Under “share your
screen” click on “basic” and then the orange arrow key. This will begin your download. Follow the prompts and the Join.me toolbar
will be in the upper middle of your screen. If you need to view someone else’s
screen, enter the 9 digit code that the person sharing your screen gives to you
and press the green arrow.
By just
sharing your screen, you can use Join.me for doing a presentation as well. It is more than just a program to use if you
have a computer problem or to solve someone else’s. I also know of a husband
and wife who reviewed travel plans using it when one of them was out of
town. These are just by using the free
version. The pro version offers you such
features as presenter swap, meeting scheduler and international conference
lines. Whether or not you feel a need to use the pro version is up to you but
as you can see, the free version has some good uses.
If you have
additional questions about remotely sharing your computer, I can be reached at
(917) 572-3468 or email me at mike@computerconciergeny.com
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