Remote File Manager app review: access files on your computer

Introduction

Remote File Manager is an ingenious app that you can use to remotely access files from your iPhone and iPad through the use of CIFS/SMB protocols, providing the utmost in convenience and security for all of your sharing and transferring needs.

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This is a truly fantastic idea for a remote file manager iOS app, and I was pleasantly surprised by how simple the developer has made everything, so if you want to access files and folders without using up too much disc space then this could be just what you’re looking for.

Smart Remote File Access

What we have here is a very clever remote desktop iPad and iPhone app, found in the Business category of the App Store, that you can use to view your files and folders remotely without having to transfer them, using CIFS/SMB protocol to access and share files for absolute security.

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What this basically means is that you can stream music or videos from your computer or another device without having to actually move the file onto the device you’re using to listen to or view your media. This will save you a heap of disc space if you’re planning on watching entire movies on your iPhone!

Share and Sync Across Multiple Platforms

Remote File Manager offers full support for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme, and NAS, and has also been fully updated and optimized for use with iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, so the developer has placed a broad emphasis on extensive compatibility.

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What’s more, you can share your files with your friends and family online via Facebook, Twitter, email, and text message, as well as creating a handy digital backup copy of your files via Dropbox, iCloud, Box, SkyDrive, and other cloud services.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Manage your files and folders remotely without having to transfer them and use up disc space
• Uses CIFS/SMB protocol to access and share files for absolute security
• Use the integrated search facility to find the files you need quickly and easily
• Includes full support for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme, and NAS
• Share your files with others online via Facebook, Twitter, email, and text message
• View images and videos, and play audio tracks from within the app
• Create a handy digital backup copy of your files via Dropbox, iCloud, Box, SkyDrive, and so on
• Fully updated and optimized for use with iPhone 6 and 6 Plus

Cons

• There is nothing negative to say about this app

Final Words

Remote File Manager really is a very well-developed iPhone and iPad app that should make lengthy file transfers I think of the past, so be sure to check it out if you want to stream media files between your iOS device and computer.