- TeamViewer is a software application allows for remote control, desktop sharing and file transfer between computers.
- TeamViewer was founded in Uhingen, Germany in 2005.
- TeamViewer is compatible with multiple platforms, including Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, iOS, and Android.
- It is also possible to access a machine running TeamViewer with a web browser.
Establishing a connection
- It is designed to work either by installing it on a computer or running a "Quick Support" version that does not require installation.
- To connecting to the other computer TeamViewer should be running in both the computer.
- To install TeamViewer administrator access is required, but once installed it can be run by any user.
- When TeamViewer is started on a computer, it generates a partner ID and password (user-defined passwords are also supported).
- To establish a connection between a local client and a remote client, TeamViewer generated ID and password are required for both.
- To start an online meeting, the presenter gives the meeting ID to the participants. They join the meeting by using the TeamViewer full version or by logging on to http://go.teamviewer.com/ and entering the meeting ID.
Advantages
- TeamViewer allows the file-transfer between the computers.
- It is free if used for non-commercial purposes , It is very secure.
- You can remote access to unlimited remote computers.
- You can access your data and applications at anytime and anywhere.
- The portable version is available so , no install is required.
Disadvantages
- It does not allow fast file transfers.
- It can not be able to upload/download large files over the internet.
- TeamViewer does not work through proxy server.
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