RemotePC, a remote access service from Pro Softnet, has launched RemotePC Lite, a new service that allows users to transform their PCs into personal cloud accessible from anywhere.

The company said that RemotePC Lite allows users to access files and folders enabled for remote view via any browser or phone; view photos and images as thumbnails or in large/medium view; create share links to allow access to files, folders or photos on the remote computer; and upload files to remote computer and download files enabled for remote access through the web.

In addition, the new service also allows users read emails on the remote computer supported for Microsoft Outlook/Outlook Express/Windows Mail via the web.

Divyanand, project lead of RemotePC team, said: RemotePC Lite has been optimised for PCs and iPhones. A Mac version is in the pipeline. Although online storage and sharing services are popular, there is a sizable user base that does not feel comfortable uploading their critical documents or images online due to privacy concerns.

“Additionally, there is substantial amount of data on their PCs to transfer online. They prefer to have permissions based control over their data, host the data themselves and have real time access. RemotePC Lite is tailor made for them.”