Tapping into your home network from work or when on the road isn't always as easy as you might like it to be.

WHAT YOU NEED
> Mac OS 10.3 or later
> Internet connection (cable or DSL recommended)
> AirPort Extreme Base Station or similar router (optional)

Don't you just hate it when know-it-all magazine or website writers drop bombs like, "Just log into your home Mac from work"? Depending on your network setup, remote access can be a pain to set up - and a security risk if done incorrectly. Here's how to get into your Mac from afar the right way.