Originally Posted by
richinaz
Can you set up the Mac Mini (or any Apple computer that you leave on) in a manner where you can access it via any computer anywhere?
yes, and not just macs.
I guess "access" would fall into a couple of categories:
1. Access files
2. Run applications on the Apple system
Any good web sources on doing things such as the above?
there are several options, including vnc (open source and built into os x, free clients for mac/win/linux/ipad), timbuktu (much faster and supports file exchange and more), logmein, gotomypc and others.
I'm guessing the biggest concern is security since if you let in one person there is always a chance someone else may find a way into the system.
that's a risk. be sure you have a very good password and open only the necessary ports. an even better solution is set up a personal vpn to your home system, ideally via a router/vpn endpoint.