Comparing 3 Direct Access Software Programs

Have Instant Access to Your Home Computer from Anyplace that Has an Internet Connection

Do you find yourself running home two or three times a week to grab the spreadsheet you left on the kitchen table? Are you always running back to your dorm to grab the work that you left behind? Are you tired of hauling files back and forth to the office and carrying around a heavy briefcase everyplace you go? If you answered yes to any of these question, direct computer accessing may be just what the doctor ordered. Direct access software will allow you to review and retrieve files from any computer or mobile device. While it may seem relatively straightforward, there are many things to consider when selecting a direct access provider. Let's take a look at three different direct access software programs.

Avvenu offers a free service that will allow you to access your home computer from any other personal computer or mobile device. However, there is a catch. This service is only free of charge if the computer you are trying to extract information from is turned on and is connected to the internet. If you turn your computer off or disconnect from the internet when you leave the house you may want to bite the bullet and purchase the $4.99 a month or $39.00 a year premium service plan. Let's take a look at the free basic plan compared to the premium plan.

Avvenu's Free Basic Service offers remote access to your computer, remote search of your computer, the ability to play music from your computer and it allows you to access up to 4 computers (office, home, laptop, etc) per account. With this free service you are also able to View Adobe Photoshop Elements albums and collections. The Premium Service includes all of the above, plus guaranteed access when your computer is turned off or is not online, guaranteed sharing when your computer is turned off or not online
and auto-synchronization of files. While Avvenu has several benefits such as easy file sharing and Google Desktop retrieval, it also has a somewhat weak security feature. Data transfer is encrypted and could be retrieved by anyone with your username and password.