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Remote Access

Forum discussion tagged with Remote Access.
  1. Barbg

    Question Remote access

    Hi all! I have a question, I plan to work remotely so I am looking into ways to connect remotely. First and foremost interested in security, of course, and ease of use. I would like to know the opinion of experienced users. I will be grateful for any help!
  2. M

    Solved! What's the most effective way to detect spyware on Galaxy S8?

    I have reason to believe that my son's phone, as well as, mine have been bugged. My ex has access to my son's phone during visitation. And in doing research, I'm seeing that this sorry of thing can be done remotely. In addition to battery loss, freezing up, hot temps and lagging, I often see...
  3. JtbLjb797

    Solved! Older Vizio smart TV, No remote, how can i use my smart features?

    I have an older model Vizio smart TV (Not sure what model or how to find out..) I haven't had a remote for this tv since i cant remember when, but really want to know how i can connect to Wi-Fi, and use my smart features. I tried a million apps, none of which worked and I'm super frustrated. I...
  4. RainOfPain125

    Extreme help pls? Teamviewer is bad now.

    As of late Teamviewer has decided to update it's software to have more rigorous auto detection of users using their software for "commercial use". I have been one of those people and can no longer use TeamViewer privately without buying an entire business license - which I am definitely not...
  5. C

    hacked really bad

    hi! so all of my accounts have been hacked and now the pos has somehow gained remote access to my phone and tv.H has also put me on restrictions to where if i even try to fix it i get blocked off of everything. anyways i had an app called log dog and he watches all your accounts so logdog told...
  6. H

    How Can I Be Secure From Remote Access While Streaming for a Company?

    Someone I know works for a company that uses a stream to teach English to kids in other countries. The company uses a downloaded program in which to stream. Now, she has heard of other people who work for this company who were fired because the company owners sent screenshots of their computer...
  7. A

    Phishing group gained remote access to my mother's PC

    Hi Guys, Yesterday my mum called me with the word's "I <mod edit> up, please help me". She explained the situation to me then: Apparently she had gotten a pop-up in chrome, that locked her on that page stating "Your windows has been locked". In the pressure and adrenaline they put her under, she...
  8. L

    Need advice, post - hacked and now my drive is missing

    Alright so, im just gonna be real here and state that i did in fact have teamviewer on. i had it set to a 'random' password, and thats how they were able to get in - i actually caught them in the process of trying to buy a $1499 iphone x.(like 40 minutes ago !!) VERY fortunately, i was able to...
  9. K

    Unknown unauthorized remote access

    Unauthorized remote access to all my devices feel like I’m being harassed
  10. Lutfij

    How To Remotely Access Your Laptop Using Team Viewer

    Being able to access your laptop from afar takes a new meaning when you can connect to your laptop using remote desktop connectivity. In this tutorial we’ll show you how you can connect to your laptop using TeamViewer. 1. You will first need to get Team Viewer on the laptop/system you wish to...
  11. gigaman

    I need a less expensive alternative to LogMeIn for remote access like LiteManager

    Hello, I have a subscription to LogMeIn Central which I use to occasionally remote into clients' servers and workstations (both PCs & Macs) to provide remote support during working hours and also to do after-hours maintenance. I currently use LogMeIn's "Central Basic 100" plan and when it...
  12. M

    Browsers I didn't open showing when I opened laptop

    Hi crew, This morning I opened my laptop to two Chrome tabs I didn't open. And not just a "new" tab. One was a webpage to PODS Storage, and the other was looking at the "Foreigner" movie on Redbox. Two very specific pages on two different websites. This happened at 6:30 this morning (I accessed...
  13. GoldenBoy99

    Possible Remote Connection to PC. Malicious Amazon and eBay Charges.

    Hello! Sorry to be bothering anyone on this Christmas day, but this happened a few hours ago. Relevant details: Just before going to a Christmas gathering I bought some items on Amazon and then left for a Christmas gathering. I don't remember if I left the "order confirmed" page open or not...
  14. gigaman

    Solved! Search free simple and fast remote control software

    Hello, Pls help, I need free and simple software for remote control PC at home. But Teamviewer no free in use, but i like it and want some similar as Litemanager Free too. Looking free version, simple and fast in using, with any optionals ex. record desctop, etc. Thank you!
  15. D

    Rootkit and rat removal! need some help

    So I just got in a scuffle with a "hacker" meaning that Im not sure anything he said was real, I was playing rust and to join a team he asked that I watch a video with him, so being the stupid I am clicked in a not secure link given thru steam, So anyways, the thing is he said that he infected...
  16. D

    Hacked and a user was added but I can't delete it! Help!

    Hi everyone. I was hacked about a month ago and someone remotely stole my pictures. Not a big deal though because they can't really do anything with them but look at them. Anyway, they added a user account remotely that had the same name as my normal one, but I could tell the difference between...
  17. G

    How to remove a hacker from my system

    How do I remove a hacker from my system that I allowed remote access thinking he was Microsoft partner and now money is missing from my bank account and Loans have been attempted to be applied for an hour name in a place that we do not live and they have been denied so far but money has...
  18. Lukey9999999

    I'm afraid I may have a RAT or Spyware.

    I have noticed some odd activity on my computer and I've read up on RAT's (Remote Access Tools I believe) and I was wondering what my best option would be on scanning for them? Anything helps.
  19. Montego

    ISP Rebooting - A Reality?

    Having some desktop issues (slow downloads, lost info, missing HHD), I ran 'MemTest86' to check my RAM and I discovered that there were multiple boot options available on the UEFI boot screen, options that I had never seen before. In addition to my usual options allowing me to boot from my...
  20. Doc H

    Screen consistenly flashes black for a moment - have I been hacked?

    Hello all, I'm looking for help and all I can offer in return is gratitude - or a 3D print if you'd like! I'm running Windows 8.1 on my Dell laptop and every now and again my screen blacks out, but just for a moment, less than a second, (think screenshot on your phone) and it's really weirding...