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This is great for controlling your home computer from your phone

This is great for controlling your home computer from your phone

Vote: (1 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Google

Version: TWA 1.4

Works under: Android

Also available for Windows Mac

Vote:

Program license

(1 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Google

TWA 1.4

Works under:

Also available for

Android

Windows Mac

Pros

  • Easy to install and use
  • Supports multiple operating systems
  • Helpful for remote technical support
  • Reliable connections

Cons

  • Only supports touch-screen mouse and keyboard
  • No audio support

Chrome Remote Desktop is an app that allows users to remotely access their PCs from their Android devices.

Remote Assistance and Access

In order to use Chrome Remote Desktop, you first need to prepare the PC you want to access. You will need a Chrome Browser and a Google account. You will have to download the Chrome Remote Desktop extension on your PC and enable Remote Assistance. You will be asked to create a Personal Identification Number (PIN).

After preparing your PC, you can download the Chrome Remote Desktop app on your mobile device and connect it to the PC using the PIN you created. Now the desktop view of your PC should be available on your mobile device. There will be a mouse pointer that you can drag around and double click to use your PC from the mobile device.

Understanding the Restrictions

Remote access gives you the ability to view and control your PC screen. However, your mobile device doesn’t have direct access to the operating system functions. So you wouldn’t be able to move a file from your mobile device to the PC using this method. You will have to use File Transfer Protocol (FTP) or Server Message Block (SMB) app for transferring and sharing files between your mobile device and your PC. Also, if you play sound on the computer, you will not be able to hear it on the Android device.

Conclusion

Chrome Remote Desktop is an easy-to-install and easy-to-use software that conveniently gives you remote access to your computer. Generally, every operating system has its own remote desktop client. But the ability to use Chrome extension makes it a cross-platform app. You can access your Windows, Mac, and Chromebook using this Android application.

Pros

  • Easy to install and use
  • Supports multiple operating systems
  • Helpful for remote technical support
  • Reliable connections

Cons

  • Only supports touch-screen mouse and keyboard
  • No audio support