How do I set up remote access so I can access my work iMac from home

I'm sorry, I'm sure I should be able to find the answer to this but so far I can't. I have a G5 Imac at work. I also have one at home. (same model computer) and a G4 powerbook and the new macbook (with the intel processor). Here's my problem. I want to be able to leave my work computer turned on when I go home and access files that are on it from home, or remotely from the macbook wherever I am. Problem is, I have no idea how to set it up to be able to do that. Do I need special software?
Thanks and I apologize if this is covered someplace else. I couldn't find the answer.
George

That is possible. First make sure that this is OK (and allowed) with your IT/computer support at work.
(a) Configuring the work computer...
Is there a router between the work iMac and the internet? If so, the first step is to configure the work iMac to use a static/manual IP address. The next step is to map/forward the appropriate ports through the router to the IP address used by the work iMac.
On the work iMac, open the Sharing preference pane and enable Personal File Sharing.
(b) Accessing the work computer remotely...
You must know the public IP address given by the ISP to your work location. If your ISP gives you an IP address via DHCP this address could periodically change. If your ISP gives you a static/manual IP address the address won't change.
Start/access the file sharing method you want to use and configure it using the IP address from the work computer.
KB 106461, Mac OS X: About File Sharing

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