Some times I get a little too set in my ways that I don’t necessarily try out new apps and new products. I tend to like the ones I already have and if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it right? Well Splash top may just be the app that shows me what I currently use *is* broken, I just didn’t know it. Not only are they offering this app for an incredible price compared to iTeleport, but they are now beginning to create partnerships with chip manufacturers to ensure that their product runs well in just about any environment. Get the app now for a special low price of just $1.99, but hurry, they will soon go back to $9.99.
Posts Tagged ‘VNC’
Review: iSSH (Universal App)
26
Nov
iSSH – SSH / VNC Console (Zinger-Soft $9.99) Universal App
Yet another remote access app that is very handy to have if you do any sort of tech work. If you work with servers or any sort of a machine that you may need to connect to on the go, then this is definitely the app for you. The iPhone and iPad versions are almost identical aside from the screen size. For that reason I mostly use it on my iPad (when I can). But if I am out somewhere and an emergency occurs, I will always be able to tackle the issue even from my iPhone.
This app works just like any SSH client would be expected to work and also includes the ability to VNC (although I personally prefer to use the iTeleport app for VNC, the implementation is a lot better done as far as VNC is concerned). In conjunction with the iPhone/iPad built in IPSec VPN, I am able to do work on any of my servers securely and safely on the go. With a nice big screen, and essentially what equates to a full size keyboard, the iPad allows this app to function easily and allows you to complete virtually any task. I can’t explain it any further without getting into the features so I’ll just get right into those now.
Review: iTeleport (Universal App)
24
Nov
iTeleport: Jaadu VNC for iPhone / iPad (iTeleport LLC $24.99) Universal App
Most of the apps I have are utilitarian. My iDevices are really for utility purpose and then for entertainment when I have nothing else to do. So the majority of apps that I like, are mostly more of geeky type apps for getting things done. iTeleport is one of those apps. They have gone through several names for this app in the past including Jaadu VNC. As a universal app, I can use it from either my iPhone or iPad. The app functions identical between the two devices, the only difference is of course the screen size which can be a big deal when it comes to using a remote desktop app.
In my opinion, this app is by far the best Remote Desktop app in the app store. I know it is a bit pricey, but it has been worth every penny for me. It really comes down to what you use it for. In my home I have many machines connected to big screen TVs and I use computers instead of just standard cable. None of these machines have anything but a TV connected including no mouse or keyboard. So using them remotely is essentially when something needs to be done. With this app I have found that from anywhere in the world I can get done what I need to do. If something is wrong with my DVR server when I am gone, I can easily connect to it, restart it or do any number of other things. I am also the kind of guy that everyone calls to fix their computer, and what better way than to do it right from your iPad. The beauty of it is that I can do anything I need to, right from my iPad.
The makers of this app also include (from their website) server software that you can install on any windoze or mac machine which allows you easy setup with the app including connecting over the Internet through your router without doing any additional setup. This companion server is free and works GREAT with iTeleport. Additionally they will walk you through, step by step instructions on how to set everything up, right on their website.