Turn 1 PC into 10 workstations!

What is Userful Desktop?

Userful Desktop is a Linux based solution that turns one ordinary desktop PC into 10 workstation! Its advanced, central management, software provides an easy to use console for managing user desktop configuration, allowing the system administrator to  provide a secure, locked-down environment for mutliple user. The Userful Desktop solution is aimed at organisation and companies that need to provide public or temporary internet access to users. Ideal uses for Userful Desktop include:

• Internet cafes - to provide times, paid for access to the Internet and printing,
• Conventions or exhibitions to allow users to register or visit the corporate web site at your stand,
• E-Learning or training institutions that need to allow users to access a web service for online course content,
• Any place you wish to provide, controlled, potentially paid for Internet acces.

All this while providing you with a secure, easy to configure and manage solution with minimal costs or knowledge.

Benefits of Userful Desktop

1. Single CD Install

Just one CD installs everything you need from the operating system and application software to security, desktop control and automated record-keeping. Users have access to 40+ applications in 30+ languages in an intuitive and easy-to-use interface.

With Userful Desktop you'll never need to pay for software or worry about upgrades, patches or updates. Hundreds of security safeguards are built in so your desktops are unbreakable and hacker-proof. It's not Windows, so there are no viruses, no spyware, and no headaches. Get to know the ease of managed Linux desktops.

We manage your Desktops for you remotely. Updates and patches are uploaded to your managed desktops over the Internet. You never have to worry about having the most recent versions of the applications and they're always free.

2. Unlimited Customization

Once you install Userful Desktop, just customize your desktops with the Userful Manager™ admin site, and forget about them. You can go back any time to change your settings. We even have tutorial videos to help you.

If you need to personalize your Userful Desktops further, you can customize them with extra modules. Have up to 10 users working from 1 computer, add specialized device support or customize your print options.

3. User Features

Userful Desktop includes over 40 applications in 30+ languages. Users can surf the web, catch up on work, burn CDs, or just play games. There's even a large-print option for those with vision impairment.

Need safe computer and Internet access for kids? Customize their access to over 30 age-appropriate programs. Child-friendly games and optional access to whitelisted child-friendly web sites are just another part of Userful Desktop's all-in-one solution. 

4. Safeguarding your computers and patrons

Userful Desktop is locked-down and tamper-proof. When a user logs off, the station is cleared of browser histories and downloaded files. Privacy is guaranteed.

Immunity from viruses, spyware and hackers means no worries about threats from the Internet or from abusive users. Userful Desktop's security architecture and built-in firewall protects it from malware and unauthorized access. 

5. Dramatic Savings

Userful Desktop saves up to 80% of the IT and administrative time usually spent on computing. We can help you achieve more with less.  Like an iceberg, the largest cost of computing is rarely seen — the time and headaches required to support the workstations. Studies estimate this portion as 80% to 90% of the total cost of ownership:

• Consider all the effort needed to fend off viruses, adware, spyware, and prevent hacking and tampering.
• Consider the time spent installing patches, upgrades and updates. Consider the time spent testing and troubleshooting.
• Consider the planning you pour into selecting software and the work involved in rolling it out. Userful can help you cut your costs and efforts.

Our customers tell us that Userful Desktop offers a better service while cutting their computing costs in half and creating IT time savings of up to 80%. With just one install Userful saves time for IT staff, administrators, and public service staff.

Reduce total cost of ownership:

• Having up to 10 users working from 1 computer dramatically reduces computer hardware costs
• Purchase hardware that comes pre-installed on a fully-loaded desktop
• Save IT staff time with our comprehensive support package and guarantees
• Free staff from babysitting and policing computers with the unbreakable desktop
• Our remote management tools give you full power and control

Userful has a proven solution that frees staff for more important assignments and gives users a world-class public computing experience. We can help you achieve more with less.

Built-in support

Our support guarantee is simple: You won't ever need to worry about maintaining or fixing the software on your computers. Userful takes care of all the software support and sends updates, patches etc. remotely over the Internet. Support also includes a toll-free number and email and web-based support. At Userful, support isn't just being there when something goes wrong. It's being proactive and continually updating and improving the system based on your requests and your patrons' needs.