New method allows file access anywhere

Information files are no longer constrained on a single computer. With new services, people can get documents, photos and other content stored in the device and share quickly and simply.

If you go to an office and forget to take an important file to your home computer, you will easily access it if your PC is not turned off and still connected to the Internet. While not as comprehensive as GoToMyPC, the cost of using new services is much lower than this remote control application.

Web interface of Avvenu

First of all is Avvenu, free service, convenient and many features. The user can select (browse) and access the file on the computer system that has installed the Avvenu software by logging into Avvenu's website from any PC, Internet phone or PDA. If you install Google Desktop, they can also enter keywords to search for a specific file. In addition, people are allowed to share content by sending a friend a link to a file or folder.

Avvenu is highly appreciated for its functionality and usability. Data transmitted will be encrypted but if someone knows the registration name and password, they will also access the user's file.

The second service, EasyReach, will be a safe solution for entrepreneurs and those who consider security as their number one priority. This website acts as a gateway to computers that users have installed software, and supports file access via phone, PDA or BlackBerry. After logging in to the site anywhere, users can search all content in their computer from files, e-mail, contact . via encrypted connection. The login mechanism on the whole website and EasyReach-installed computer will increase an information security layer.

However, EasyReach does not have the file browsing feature, so people need to remember the file name they want to find. Service fee is 8 USD / month / PC. Users can install a 30-day trial version and get a discount if subscribed by year.

Meanwhile, BeInSync will be useful for those who regularly work from home and are building a team project. BeInSync, 7 USD / month and 60 USD / year, create a peer-to-peer sharing network to synchronize files and folders stored on multiple computers with up to 10 users.

The software configuration process is relatively complicated but after installation, the contents of the directory will be updated automatically whenever they are changed on a certain PC. The BeInSync website also supports logging in and downloading files from the sync folder. The web interface works like on a desktop application but is only compatible with Internet Explorer.

BeInSync allows a 30-day trial, and people can install the free version with more limited features.