Using TeamViewer to access my Notebooks at home in other rooms?

[Biff]

I want to use TeamViewer to access from one of my Notebooks being in my home another Notebook being in a different room in my home, e.g. to use the remote Notebook like I would sit in front of it and to transfer files / folders from a Notebook to the other.

Is there a reason why I should not do it? Any risks? Is it save (like being in a network?)?

And how could I avoid to each time enter the ID or a password or so? Can I somehow store it in TeamViewer so I just could do one click an get access?

[matt]

so you want safety and you don't want to enter username and password each time? Are you kidding?

If you are just file sharing why not create a network drive on a fixed computer or look at getting a personal NAS device??

But yes you can do that, and it is as safe as your password. Passwords are always the weak link (next to physical security like a lock on your door)

[Biff]

Many thanks, matt.

so you want safety and you don't want to enter username and password each time?

Yes, that would be great.

Are you kidding?

No, I never do.

If you are just file sharing why not create a network drive on a fixed computer or look at getting a personal NAS device??

Yes, that's a very good idea (I would do it e.g. when transferring bigger / many files), but I assume, that way I cannot control the remote computer like: "...e.g. to use the remote Notebook like I would sit in front of it."

Alright, so if I understand it correctly there is no higher risk using TeamViewer the way I want it (Is there a reason why I should not do it? Any risks? Is it save (like being in a network?)?)

And how could I avoid to each time enter the ID or a password or so? Can I somehow store it in TeamViewer so I just could do one click an get access?

I assume, that is not possible, is it right?

Thanks again.

[matt]

Assuming that the Notebooks have a desktop Windows OS...(like say Windows 8.1)

Just install as unattended host on the notebooks
No need to enter a password.

On the computer that you are controlling the other(s) from, login and use the computers and contacts pane (to the right). You can save the password here so that is opened automatically.
In computers and contacts add your other computers, and save the password for each.

Realise that anyone with access to your main device can then automatically access the other(s) without further passwords.
This is still encrypted, but is only as secure as the main device that you log onto....

[Biff]

Yes, Win 7 is used on these Notebooks.

Just install as unattended host on the notebooks
No need to enter a password.

Alright, so I must install TeamViewer, the portable version does not appear to store the passwords / usernames, a message appears saying that, respectively after trying to set up such an unattended host.

Realise that anyone with access to your main device can then automatically access the other(s) without further passwords.
This is still encrypted, but is only as secure as the main device that you log onto....

OK, I am the only one using these computers.

[matt]

correct, you need to install the full version and set up for unattended access, or you need to install the unattended host version

The portable version won't work (That's not what it is intended for)

[Biff]

Alright, thank you matt

[Danl]

Wow, this seems like using a sledge hammer to drive in a thumbtack.

If all you want to do is access files on a local computer, on the same network, any manner of operating system tools will allow that, even for sharable machines that are not in the Homegroup. Just go to the Network section of Windows Explorer, and everything shared should be shown there. If you want to see the screens of networked computers, simple VNC connections would allow that.

TV is useful mainly for accessing computers that are NOT on a local network, or are behind firewalls.

The answer is that yes, TV is a safe way to do it because, of course, TV comes with it's own ID and password. But why? When the internet is down or slow, you'll be satisfied with not being able to reach the computer in the next room?

[Biff]

Thank you, Danl.

If all you want to do is access files on a local computer, on the same network, any manner of operating system tools will allow that, even for sharable machines that are not in the Homegroup. Just go to the Network section of Windows Explorer, and everything shared should be shown there. If you want to see the screens of networked computers, simple VNC connections would allow that.

So, you mean something like this one in Win 7: http://i.imgur.com/IMpudv3.png?
May be there is another free, portable program doing the same (remote control on a WLAN) which can be recommended? May be this one: http://terminals.codeplex.com?

TV is useful mainly for accessing computers that are NOT on a local network, or are behind firewalls.

The answer is that yes, TV is a safe way to do it because, of course, TV comes with it's own ID and password. But why? When the internet is down or slow, you'll be satisfied with not being able to reach the computer in the next room?

Alright, I understand.

Many thanks again.