Access a PC Desktop from an iPhone with LogMeIn Ignition

Mobile professionals and IT service providers can now remotely control computers from their Apple iPhone using LogMeIn Ignition.

This lets iPhone users control a distant desktop computer as if they were sitting in front of it.  For example, it lets the user control a program that's on their office computer or access a file that on their home desktop.

"Now, iPhone and iPod touch users who need to access important programs and files on any of their LogMeIn Internet-enabled computers can do so easily over an encrypted, secure connection. We believe it is the simplest way to take an office anywhere," said Kevin Farrell, vice president and general manager, Digital Living, LogMeIn.

LogMeIn Ignition is now available for $29.99 from the iTunes App Store.

Running this application requires a subscription from LogMeIn.com, but the basic version of this is free. It works with Mac OS X and Windows PCs.

There are also a free versions of this application for Windows Mobile and Nokia Internet Tablets.