Can he follow instructions? If so... Skype is free, and its screen-sharing function will let you see his screen on your own computer (it works cross-platform!) while you hold a conversation with him. You won't actually control his computer, but you can see what he's looking at, and he can see you demonstrate how to do something.
On Jan 20, 7:04 pm, "Jane, (Portland, OR)" <janespra...@comcast.net> wrote: > My husband uses a G4 PowerBook running 10.4.11. I have a new iMac > (10.6.6) and a MacBook Pro (10.5.x). He is NOT computer literate and > needs help from time to time. Some of those times, I am not at home to > take care of the problems. I know there is software out there -- > preferably free--- that will enable me to fix his computer no matter > where I am. > > I have heard of LogMeIn, but it looks like you have to pay for it. I > don't know how well it works, either. Can any of you recommend a > program and how easy it would be to use? > > Jane -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
