I am currently working abroad on my macbook pro. I have a imac at home and need to access my iphoto.
I am not the greatest tech wizard but please can someone explain in simple terms how I can access my files at home.
i have someone at home who can change settings on the home computer, but again, they are the not the teciest of people.
Any help greatly appreciated.
Fleecy.
MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)
Changing the security settngs cannot be done remotely, you must be on the iMac physically to do this. Also, resetting security to permit remote login, getting through the built-in firewall is a pretty sensitive thing to do, are you really sure you want to go that route? Would it be possible to have the person at home email the photos you need?
Hello Ralph, Thanks for the advise, Well i am travelling back this weekend so would be able to access my imac myself. Is there a help that talks you through it on apple anywhere that you know of?
thanks
Fleecy
Apple Support may but they often charge for the help depending on vintage of system and coverage.
On these Coommunities we are all fellow users, not Apple employees, but do have a lot of knowledge of these systems and can go through the steps with you. I just wnated to make you aware of the security issues involved. You can do remote access but need to be very cautious about how security is setup so you are not making your system vulnerable.
Have a safe trip, and if you want to pursue this further post when you are home and someone on here will help.
Ralph
I Would install TeamViewer.com on both systems (free for personal use).
TeamViewer has a file transfer mode if you need to copy files.
The easiest way to access files remotely is to use Back to My Mac:
OS X Mountain Lion: Use Back to My Mac
All you need is an iCloud account which is of course free. iCloud needs Lion, and so will your iMac.
There are a number of elements involved that must be working, and will not be possible for you to configure while you are away. Read the following and use it as a checklist to ensure all those elements appear to be correct before you leave again:
Setting up and using Back to My Mac with an AirPort base station or Time Capsule
OS X: Using and troubleshooting Back to My Mac with your iCloud account
Once everything is configured properly, it just works. You can log in to and use your iMac at home, including using its iPhoto, and copying files between it and your MacBook Pro, while you're on the other side of the world:
OS X Mountain Lion: Share your screen using Back to My Mac
If you have time, take your MacBook to a coffee shop or someplace with a public Wi-Fi network, and verify it works before you go away again. If it does, it should work anywhere in the world.
Accessing my home computer
