There’s no doubt that the original version of TeamViewer — a free OS X and iOS app that lets users remotely commandeer another user’s Mac (with their permission, of course) and troubleshoot stuff — is a Big Gun for any Mac troubleshooter or wannabe Genius (or hey, maybe even the real Geniuses use it).
As good as it was though, it apparently wasn’t tailored enough toward IT pros — so the developer just released TeamViewer Host. The new version restricts communication one-way, know-it-all to bewildered user; for instance, it’ll automatically run in the background (as opposed to needing to be launched manually), and it only allows incoming connections (instead of two way) and nixes the earlier versions. Check out the dev’s website for the full skinny.
When he was eight, Eli Milchman came home from frolicking in the Veld one day and was given an Atari 400. Since then, his fascination with technology has made him an intrepid early adopter of whatever charming new contraption crosses his path. He calls San Francisco home, where he works as a journalist and photographer. Eli has contributed to the pages of Wired.com and BIKE Magazine, among others. Hang with him on Twitter.
4 responses to “New TeamViewer Version is Good News for IT Pros”
I’ve been waiting for TeamViewer Host to come to the Mac for the longest time! Thanks.
Hello Eli,
Thanks for your great post about TeamViewer Host for Mac. Next to your post the new Host includes login/logout (user authentification) and remote reboot features. We hope we can facilitate everybody out there the “supporter”-life with our software.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best regards
Ben
TeamViewer