Here's one option I hadn't considered until I came across RemotePC. For those who don't know what Remote Access is, it's basically a secure communication method of accessing a computer that is physically not with you at the moment via another computer.

As you all remember from my earlier postings, I've been on a quest to find a laptop to work from virtually anywhere. It needs to be light and small, and under $1600. I saw an ASUS Centrino at Best the other day but they were only selling the display sets. You should never ever buy display sets.

Anyway, with my mobility, secure remote access is a good solution. It's easier than porting files over everyday to work from, or having 2 copies. Currently I save them online but retrieving them is a hassle, as is remembering version numbers. It'll be like working on the one PC, not two.

Now, RemotePC encrypts the communication channel with 128-bit RC4/SSL which is a boon, it doesn't use an applet - very important (Java loves lagging my computer), it offers a seamless visual experience - a nice-to-have, and it has low latency, which is critical (think playing WoW, having a red latency bar of 3s and a minute later when it clears, you're dead).

With a really affordable basic plan of $4.95 a month, it's worth a try. To help me work better, I'll pay for a great user experience.

This post was kindly sponsored by RemotePC.

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