During the 1960s-1970s, using calculators was a trend and people felt cool about carrying them in their pockets, the way we carry iPhones, iPods, and laptops with us. Time has its own enigmatic charm and none can predict what is in the store, unless it gets revealed by the masters of innovation. After calculators, people got crazy about new stuffs like walkmans and walky-talky. Soon, computers took their charge and starting ruling the world with their charm and as soon as they took their hold. Today all that power and functionality fits in your pocket.

Laptops play a crucial role for computing on the go, but since iPhones emerged, things changed the playing field especially for IT professionals. Recent survey revealed that most IT professionals use remote connections tools, such as iPhone, and gain access to remote computers. Are you surprised? Well, it is true that more than 57% people (according to the recent survey) use their iPhones in order to connect to their laptops, servers and other remotely managed devices. There are many people who find it very easy and this is one of the great examples of the technology evolving on the go.

LogMeIn.com, a Massachusetts based company, is one of the most popular remote administration and IT support tools, allows you to do just that with LogMeIn Ignition for iPhone product. You can download their eBook by visiting: http://tinyurl.com/ditchthelaptop. At $29.95 at the Apple’s iPhone App Store, the application puts controls in the palm of your hands.

The eBook by LogMeIn comprises real life cases and reviews of people who benefited from LogMeIn products. These users range from professionals in IT industry to doctors, writers and general public. This not only saves time but also enhances credibility and flexibility for the ones who are in race in this fast pace life. Moreover, you can use this application anywhere on the EDGE networks or WIFI spots, and it is not mandatory to use only when you are travelling. You can even use this when you are in office or on a vacation as many people use this in their cars, hospitals, on beaches, etc.

Another widespread remote access utility, VNC, has Jaado VNC (www.jaaduvnc.com) which is available from the iPhone App Store for $24.95. Unlike LogMein, VNC is a freeware, so there is no subscription fees associated with it using VNC server and clients.