Comparing 3 Direct Access Software Programs

Do you find yourself running home two or three times a week to grab the spreadsheet you left on the kitchen table? Are you always running back to your dorm to grab the work that you left behind? Are you tired of hauling files back and forth to the office and carrying around a heavy briefcase everyplace you go? If you answered yes to any of these question, direct computer accessing may be just what the doctor ordered. Direct access software will allow you to review and retrieve files from any computer or mobile device. While it may seem relatively straightforward, there are many things to consider when selecting a direct access provider. Let's take a look at three different direct access software programs.

Avvenu offers a free service that will allow you to access your home computer from any other personal computer or mobile device. However, there is a catch. This service is only free of charge if the computer you are trying to extract information from is turned on and is connected to the internet. If you turn your computer off or disconnect from the internet when you leave the house you may want to bite the bullet and purchase the $4.99 a month or $39.00 a year premium service plan. Let's take a look at the free basic plan compared to the premium plan.

Avvenu's Free Basic Service offers remote access to your computer, remote search of your computer, the ability to play music from your computer and it allows you to access up to 4 computers (office, home, laptop, etc) per account. With this free service you are also able to View Adobe Photoshop Elements albums and collections. The Premium Service includes all of the above, plus guaranteed access when your computer is turned off or is not online, guaranteed sharing when your computer is turned off or not online
and auto-synchronization of files. While Avvenu has several benefits such as easy file sharing and Google Desktop retrieval, it also has a somewhat weak security feature. Data transfer is encrypted and could be retrieved by anyone with your username and password.

Easyreach on the other hand offers a much more secure connection. This website allows the user to access files via web enabled phone, PDA or Blackberry. Easyreach also has an encrypted connection and allows the user to email files within the user interface. The fee for this service is $8.00 per month for one computer, and an additional $2.00 per month for each additional computer. This system is not set up for file browsing. Therefore, you will have to remember the name of each file before you try to access it. The high security measures with this service make it ideal for business transactions.

Beinsync offers encrypted peer to peer networking. This system automatically keeps the users files and folders in sync and backed up at all times. The interface tools act as a desktop application. Making it easy for your to a access My Documents, folders, emails, spreadsheets, contacts an just about anything else you need. The shared folder features makes it very easy to communicate and share information with coworkers, friends or clients. This feature will allow you to send an email invite with a link attached. The recipient can very easily click on the link and view the information from any web browser securely and quickly.

With Beinsync the users is able to use any Web browser to access files. However, Internet Explorer appears to work much more efficiently. The configuration of this software can be somewhat complex and there is a five folder limit. The cost of this product is $6.00 per month or $60.00 per year. The user also has the option to purchase a two year plan for $99.00 or can pay a one time fee of $150. Beinsync also comes with a free 30 day trial.

It is clear that there are several different options for each individual need. Whatever your need is, direct access software is sure to keep you more organized and make your life a little easier!