If you want to access your computer via your phone from anywhere, you can try a remote desktop app. However, if you don't ...

In today’s highly connected world, remote access to our devices provides much-needed flexibility in our daily lives. The ability to control computer with phone, or vice versa, enables us to access ...

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The ability to control my work or home PC remotely has saved my bacon more than once. From retrieving files to checking on information I leave there for security, it’s just plain handy. Parallels ...

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Google has updated the Chrome Remote Desktop app for Android, ditching the previous native app for a (buggy) new web-based version. Before today, Chrome Remote Desktop – Google’s free service that ...

I recently heard from a reader who asked about the best software for remotely accessing and controlling another computer. I use the software to manage my Mac Mini’s Plex and Channels DVR servers when ...

Sefirah delivers a smoother Android to PC connection with easy pairing, fast file transfers, clipboard sync, notifications, ...

VNC Connect offers the speed of direct connections, as well as portal-based management for only a few bucks per computer. It’s not dead easy to set up, but it offers the broadest operating system ...

On April 10, 2025, Razer announced a new and completely free game-streaming app called PC Remote Play. The app works similarly to the popular Steam Link app: You can stream gameplay from your PC to a ...