Today, I got introduced to a tool called Hamachi. Simply put Hamachi is..
... Hamachi is a zero-configuration virtual private networking (VPN) application.
In other words Hamachi is a program that allows you to arrange multiple computers into their own secure network just as if they were connected by a physical network cable.
Hamachi is fast, secure and simple. Its core version is also free....
Hamachi gives you LAN over the Internet.
Virtually any application that works over local/home networks can also be used over Hamachi networks. Think - Windows File Sharing, iTunes, Remote Desktop, Remote Assistance or even gaming - all fully encrypted, authenticated and peer-to-peer.
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Hamachi is a zero-configuration virtual private networking application with an open security architecture and NAT-to-NAT traversal capabilities.
In short, I was able to use Remote Desktop to connect to the PC of my sister and the performance was good.
Once you login, you will get a unique IP (usually starting with 5.). You can create/join networks. Once you are connected to a network, others already in that network can connect to you using your IP.
Wow, Hamachi seems to me like the perfect VPN client. Work, music and gaming all on one client for free! Other clients should follow Hamachi's lead of providing quality VPN service without paying a cent.
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