Remote desktop programs for accessing a computer's files from a smart phone.

When on the road without a computer near by and in need to remotely access your computer's files, there are several apps designed to do that from a smart phone. Generally referred to as "remote access" or "remote desktop" programs, these apps are offered by several companies like BarracudaNetworks, GoToMyPC, WebEx, and can be used from some of the most smart phones in the market. Actually the Apple's iTunes store offers a variety of such apps with prices ranging from free to about $30 depending on the features. For users looking for an apps that allow remote control of a computer be it a Mac or a Windows, RDM+Remote Desktop and VNC Viewer are two options costing $10 each according to the New York Times.

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