1. What is TeamViewer? How does TeamViewer work?
TeamViewer is known as a software that allows connection between two or more computers with the purpose of helping you control other computers remotely to exchange and share data with each other. This software is installed on computers, laptops and is also an application installed on smartphones, supporting on different operating systems such as Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS, ...
Thanks to TeamViewer, users can now easily share data, share screens or webinars between computers via the internet. By connecting via a link code between devices, users can almost solve problems in work or study on the computer without having to meet face-to-face.
With outstanding features, TeamViewer has become a remote connection software that is trusted by many leading users in Vietnam and in many countries around the world.
2. Advantages and disadvantages of TeamViewer
Advantage
- Fast operation: TeamViewer starts up quickly, can even run behind firewalls and automatically when encountering proxy configurations.
- High security: TeamViewer only allows verified connections to pass when two terminals are connected, besides, the software also limits fixed access flow when devices in the network are connected. together. From there, users can completely rest assured when using without fear of Hackers stealing information.
- Free to use: Currently, TeamViewer is free for individuals to use and only charges for business and commercial customers.
- Simple interface, easy to use: The interface is arranged in a scientific way, easy to understand, ensuring that beginners can operate easily.
- Multi-way connection: Allows users to connect multiple computers together or connect smartphones to computers or vice versa.
- Compatible with many operating systems: Currently, TeamViewer allows access on many different operating system platforms such as Microsoft Windows, MacOS, Linux, Chrome OS, iOS, Android, Window RT, Windows Phone 8 and operating systems. BlackBerry.
- Language diversity: There are more than 30 languages worldwide, including Vietnamese.
Defect
- The cost for corporate and commercial customers is quite high.
- For sharing large files via TeamViewer can take a long time, sometimes it can't be done.
- Some cases of Hackers pretending to be technical support people notify devices infected with malware, then ask them to give access to the computer, from which Hackers can delete or copy their personal information. .
3. Working principle of TeamViewer
The first condition to use TeamViewer is to ensure that the two devices that need to be connected to each other have TeamViewer installed and open for use.
After installation, you will be provided with an ID and password by TeamViewer. You just need to give this ID and password to the other computer user for them to log into TeamViewer on their machine.
After a successful connection, the user on the other side will be able to control your computer.
4. Is TeamViewer safe to use?
TeamViewer is relatively safe because it is a software used by many people around the world. Moreover, breaking into your computer will also be very difficult unless you actively provide TeamViewer ID and password to others.