If you’re a GoToMyPC fan, theres one thing you’ve been waiting for since Apple first introduced the iPhone: an iOS app. LogMeIn has had a successful app for iPhone and iPads, and now GoToMyPC is finally in the ring. GoToMyPC for iPad is a free app that features full remote desktop viewing and control, and it also features unique gesture support to make navigating around pretty effortless. Hit the break for a video of the new app in action, followed by the full press release and a download link.

Citrix Online Brings GoToMyPC® to iPad® and the App Store

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Citrix Online, a division of Citrix Systems, Inc. and a leading provider of SaaS-based collaboration, access and IT services, today announced its GoToMyPC® for iPad® is now available on the App Store. The new application lets GoToMyPC customers access files, programs and network resources on their Mac® or PC from the convenience of an iPad.

Freedom to Work Anywhere
The availability of GoToMyPC for iPad now brings the market-leading remote access solution from Citrix Online to this popular mobile digital device, complementing the GoToMeeting® for iPad product announced last year. The company plans to aggressively launch a series of new ‘GoTo’ mobile services this year, enabling people to transform the way they work – wherever, whenever and however they choose. As more organizations realize the competitive advantage of a mobile workforce – productive, satisfied employees – new service requirements are emerging to support flexible work from any location using any device. Making the transition to support remote or mobile workers, including putting the right tools in place, may be challenging for many businesses. Citrix Online is responding to this need with a range of secure, reliable and high-performing mobile services that make collaboration, remote access and IT support possible on the go.

GoToMyPC for iPad Available Now
GoToMyPC for iPad provides a fast, easy and secure way to instantly connect over the Internet to a host Mac or PC from an iPad, allowing people to access and work on their data, files, network and applications. Individuals and businesses of all sizes can use GoToMyPC to increase productivity by enabling work to be carried out at any time from any location with Internet access. The need for flash drives, print-outs and late nights at the office is no longer necessary – with GoToMyPC, everything you need is now just a few taps away.

Key features and benefits include:

Fast and reliable – There’s no need to remember IP addresses or configure firewalls like most other remote access applications. With GoToMyPC for iPad, it takes just seconds to connect to a host computer to get work done on the go. GoToMyPC for iPad can remotely connect via a 3G or Wi-Fi network, for a smooth experience.

Optimized for ease of use – Intuitive multi-touch and gesture-based controls are built into the application along with 300% zooming and panning for more detailed work. It is also equipped with full keyboard functionality, including special keys that make it possible to work on the iPad just like on a desktop or laptop computer. GoToMyPC for iPad also has a text preview mode that automatically corrects spelling and capitalization as you type for proofing content before sending to the host computer.

Advanced security – All data is protected with 128-bit AES encryption, dual passwords and end-to-end user authentication. GoToMyPC for iPad automatically disconnects after a period of inactivity to save network use and prevent unauthorized access.
Pricing and Availability

GoToMyPC for iPad is available for free from the App Store on iPad at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gotomypc-remote-desktop/id417742726. To use it, you must install GoToMyPC on your host Mac or PC. GoToMyPC is available for a monthly subscription and a free 30-day trial can be accessed at www.gotomypc.com.

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If you really love Linux, and are a Nexus One owner, nexusonehacks.net has a tutorial for you. The site’s founder has managed to get Ubuntu linux running on top of Android 2.2 on his rooted Nexus One handset. The site provides a video walkthrough of what Ubuntu will look like on the Sexy Nexy as well as a step-by-step guide on how to accomplish this feat. If you are looking to spend some quality time with your N1 whittling away your Thursday, hit up the read link and have at it.

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LogMeIn users rejoice! The creator of one of the most popular remote computer access solutions available has just announced the availability of its iPhone / iPod Touch application. Now, Apple handset owners can use the new LogMeIn Ignition app to access any and all of their registered computers while on the go – or from the couch if they’re just too lazy to get up and move to a computer. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the solution, LogMeIn allows users to remotely access and control any PC or Mac anywhere in the world. A small program is installed on the computer(s) you wish to access and as long as the software is running and connected, you can take control of it from any computer using a standard web browser – without having to download or install any software. Simply log into your account, choose the computer you’d like to access from your list and viola – you’re looking at your remote computer screen in a matter of seconds. Now, the same can be said for the iPhone and iPod Touch, short of the ‘no software to install’ part of course. Upon opening the LogMeIn ignition app, you’re presented with a list of your available computers. Choose the one you’d like to connect to and boom, you’re done. The remote computer’s screen is displayed on your handset and you have access to a whole host of standard functions and controls. iPhone / iPod Touch owners with a need for mobile remote computer access should most definitely check LogMeIn Ignition out, which rings up at a reasonable $29.99.

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Everyone’s talking about NetShare, a new application that just hit the App Store but was subsequently pulled very shortly after. It created a Wi-Fi hotspot on the iPhone, allowing your computer or other devices to use that oh-so-precious 3G connect without AT&T’s approval. But, I’d like to put you on to what possibly could be the best iPhone application ever. That’s right. It’s called Teleport. It’s fairly new, but you know BG can’t resist trying all the VNC applications! It’s priced currently at $24.95, and while that might be a little steep, it offers the absolute best VNC experience on the iPhone. Scratch that. It offers the best VNC experience on any mobile device, ever. Even better than GotoMyPC’s Windows Mobile client which was a little sexy. The fantastic part about Teleport is that it’s a monster even on an EDGE connection. It optimizes the displayed images accurately, not making you wait for the whole screen to load when you’re zoomed into a particular section, and so on. It will even show you any VNC-capable computers on your network when you’re over Wi-Fi. We’ve been playing around with this thing straight for hours, and so far, we haven’t experienced any crashes (unlike, ahem, Mocha), and we’re honestly thrilled. Anyone else give this thing a go? And yes, it does work with PCs as well, provided you use a VNC server like RealVNC or something. Setup a little DynDns.org action if you don’t have a static IP address (suckers), and you’re good to go. Just never try and access http://www.boygeniussecretcomputer.com:5900 with a password of “blogking” ok? Promise?

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