I have in several occasions had to retrieve or view a document that  was on my computer at home. It had driven me crazy until i tried TeamViewer.com. I have tried to use Windows remote desktop application and other similar products but has never had it simple like TeamViewer. I will go through a quick tutorial.

• On your main computer install TeamViewer.
• Then, write down the ID and password. I usually email those numbers to myself.
• Leave the computer and TeamViewer running in the background.
• Go to another computer and Install or Run TeamViewer, it does not matter.
• Paste the ID into the 'Create a session' box. Click remote support and log in.
• Put in the password and that is it!

Your should be able to see your home computer in front of you. This will work best with a high bandwidth connection.

Have fun!