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Extend Gtalk Into A Remote Access Tool

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PCQ Bureau
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As PCs and laptops continue to go beyond just the work environment the

ability to remotely access them from anywhere is very important. There are many

different ways for accessing PCs at different places, some cost money while

others require some kind of firewall configuration or others simply are

insecure.

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Gbridge is an extension to Google Gtalk network service which offers you file

sharing and remote desktop capabilities all only requiring a Google account. It

automatically forms a VPN (Virtual Private Network) between user's multiple

computers if logged in under same Gtalk user account. The VPN can also be

extended to Gtalk friends based on invitation. Gbridge has several built-in

features which bring together several popular functions such as folder

synchronization, remote desktop share (VNC), live browsing, automatic backup,

chat, etc. You can also run third party apps like Microsoft Remote Desktop,

Microsoft share folder, FTP etc on top of the Gbridge VPN and can have fine

control over what resources other people can see.

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Setting up Gbridge



Download the Windows client from the link given above and run it. You'll

will see a command prompt pop up and then you'll be asked for your Gmail login

details and a host name. Enter these and you're ready to roll. Now install

Gbridge on other PCs you own to create your virtual network. You need to use

same login details for Gbridge to recognize you all through. Once done, you're

ready to stream files. Now simply follow the steps below.

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This is the main

console of Gbridge. Here we've added two PCs. To add more PCs, click on 'Add

friend', enter email Ids you want to add to and click 'Ok'.
To share a

file/folder with friends in your loop, click on 'Create SecureShare' (or

drag-and-drop the file folder to Gbridge window) and select friend(s) to

access it.
As you click on

any file, you can see the details such as persons allowed to access it, etc

and see the slideshows of images and download them.
To backup files,

click on 'Add EasyBackup', choose the directory you want to backup or select

an existing SecureShare and click on 'Next'. Now select the frequency of

backup.
To autosync files,

click on 'Add AutoSync', select the destination directory. A configuration

window will popup, configure the file include/exclude list and set AutoSync

interval.
DesktopShare

allows you to access Windows Desktop of other computers. Click on 'DesktopShare',

and then on 'Configure DesktopShare (VNC)' 'and click on 'Allow'.
You can also share

your desktop through Microsoft Remote Desktop. Click on 'DesktopShare' ,

click on 'Configure Microsoft Windows ...' and check 'Allow users to connect

...' and select 'Ok'.
You can chat with

friends. Click on any name in your friend list and click on 'Chat', a chat

box will appear. Now click on 'Send My Share Link' to share it with your

friend. You can send a desktop share invitation by clicking on 'Send

DesktopShare Invi..'.
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