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internet question

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 4:59 pm
by brinstar
i wish to be able to access a dedicated file storage drive on my desktop via my laptop on any network anywhere

is this:
  • possible
  • secure
  • a good idea

if all three answers are yes, pls tell me how to do such a thing

thanks, guys. thuys.

Re: internet question

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 5:00 pm
by Harrison
http://www.getdropbox.com/

It is made of win and sorcery.

Re: internet question

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 6:18 pm
by Gidan
VPN server. You connect to the VPN and you can then access your home network as if you were on the network.

Re: internet question

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 6:43 pm
by leah
and the "p" in vpn is for "private," so it will be password-protected and, thus, safe.

Re: internet question

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 7:19 pm
by Tikker
VPN is easy

easy thing to do also is SSH tunnel, and VNC