Mikogo [Desktop Sharing]

[dog_keeper]

Well, since some of you are asking for it, I know some of you might have been using TeamViewer, but I think I've found a desktop sharing program that is better than that!

Introducing.... Mikogo!

I won't copy all the information here, but basically it is just a desktop sharing program where you can "Take advantage of the opportunity to share any screen content or application over the Internet in true color quality with up to 10 participants simultaneously, while still sitting at your desk.".

What's good?
-You can do group conferencing
-It is fast compared to TeamViewer

What's not?
-It may not be easier to setup but after reading my guide, I'll hope you know how!
-You need to create an account

Okay, let's get started, downloads!
Windows Download | Mikogo

Installation and setup guide

1. Follow the download link and install the program (I'll assume you people know how).
2. After installation, there would be a 'M' icon by the taskbar(bottem right).
3. Right click it > Create account
4. Create your account > Verify your email(Not sure if needed)
5. Go to the 'M' icon again > Settings
6. Enter your settings, login details

Interface Guide
Okay, the set up is complete, so you ask how do I actually get to share our desktop with our friends? Let me show you.

1. Right click on the 'M' icon again, then you can either "Start Session" or "Join Session"
2. To "Start Session", basically what you are doing is similar to hosting a game on BattleNET, but with password
3. To "Join Session" is to join a friend's private game, well you get the point!
4. Lets try "Start Session", click it an let it load, if it works, there will be some kind of popup in the middle and by the bottom right(like steam). The middle part will include your Session ID and details.
5. If you want your friends to look at your desktop, just give them the "Session ID" and ask them to join the session by going in "Join Session".

Some extra settings
That's all, it should work if you follow my step-by-step tutorial, and here's another tweak I think most of you people that have slower internet or want faster connection with Mikogo and your friends to have.

Go under "Preferences" tab in the popup box that shows the session ID, you will see something called "Quality/Speed". I would pick "Max Speed", which will make the screen black and what but makes the whole thing go faster.


Well, that's it for my tutorial, sorry for not having any pictures, don't really have time to do all that. If you have any problems, please don't hesitate to ask!

Enjoy!

[killerwave7]

do you know if i could run a lossbot on my computer at home if it had mikogo on it and i needed someway to just active the f8/f9 keys on blub's lossbot so it works at home

[thunder915]

so with this i can use stuff on my computer while using a different computer as long as the different comp has the specs for it as well? and have good quality?

[killerwave7]

thunder915, rephrase the question with specific example:

if you have 2 computers, and comp 1 is yours and comp 2 is faraway and you are remotely accessing it, you can control the desktop of comp 2 using your comp 1 and i am sure you can open anything and actually run applications but the performance might not be as smooth (i'm not sure about mikogo but teamviewer has part lag due to internet speeds, etc...) as if you were actually operating on comp 2

but yes if comp 2 has the specs, you are basically just taking over the comp as if you were physically sitting there and using it

[thunder915]

well even though you didnt seem to get my question you answered it just fine.

[killerwave7]

Originally Posted by thunder915

well even though you didnt seem to get my question you answered it just fine.

hehe i have a 9yr old sister im used to getting things that may seem unclear at first, but you asked a good question i was just suggesting to rephrase it, the question wasnt bad at all

[Stroh]

Sounds good. Gonna try it the next time I'm in need of desktop sharing.

[dog_keeper]

I don't know about those opening programs and stuff but I think this program is mainly for a kind of group conferencing. Perhaps some of you guys try it and post some results? XD

[AlexanderTheGreat]

Working good!

[affe100]

thanks gonna try this