How to manage Windows 11 from your mobile

Imagine the following situation: you come home after a long day at the office. You sit down to relax and watch some TV. But just then you remember that you didn't send an important file on the office computer. What can you do now? Fortunately, today we can do things like control the PC from the phone. So, today we will look at How to manage Windows 11 from your mobile.

Although the situation mentioned above does not occur very often, it is true that sometimes we want to use the computer without using the computer. That is, we want to check or use the PC programs remotely, either from the phone or from another PC. Now, Is it possible to manage Windows 11 from a mobile device? If so, how is it done? Let's look at the answers to these questions.

Is it possible to manage Windows 11 from a mobile device?

 

First of all, is it possible to manage Windows 11 from mobile? It is true that Windows 11 includes the app Mobile Link (formerly known as Your Phone). However, this app only allows Manage your mobile device from your PC and not handle Windows 11 from your mobile phone.

However, this does not mean that it is impossible to manage Windows 11 from your mobile. There are other applications that do allow this. such as Chrome Remote Desktop or Microsoft Remote Desktop. Keep in mind that learning to manage your computer from your mobile has multiple advantages, as it offers:

• Greater comfort.
• Easier to use.
• Increased flexibility and portability when doing your work.
• Remote access to your personal information and PC programs.
• Extra features that increase your productivity.
• Allows you to provide help remotely to friends or family.

How to manage Windows 11 from your mobile device?

Now that we know that managing Windows 11 from mobile is possible and has multiple benefits, let's see how it is done. When you learn how to do it, You will no longer worry so much if you have forgotten a document on your PC or if you want to control your computer from the comfort of your bed.

First, we will see how to use the Chrome Remote Desktop, a more general option, as it works for different PC operating systems. Next, we will analyze how to take advantage of an application that comes natively on some Windows computers: Microsoft Remote DesktopLet's begin.

Using Chrome Remote Desktop

The first tool you can use to manage Windows 11 from your mobile is Chrome Remote Desktop. To use it You will need to install it on both of your devices: on the PC you want to access and on the mobile phone. that you want to use to control it. Please note that both apps are free.

First, Download and install the Remote Desktop application on your mobileTo do this, follow these steps:

1. Go to the app store and search for Remote Desktop.
2. Choose the Chrome Remote Desktop app.
3. Check that the developer is Google LLC.
4. Tap the Install – Open button.
5. You will see that at first you will get a message that says “There is no computer to connect to.” That’s it, and your phone is ready.

The next step is to use Remote Desktop on your computerAn interesting fact is that you have two options when using it: on the one hand, you can use its Chrome extension and on the other, you can install the application on your computer. Use the option that best suits your case.

Let's say you've decided to use the Google Chrome extension so you don't have to install the app on your PC. In order to get the most out of it, Follow the steps below:

1. Enter this link to enter the Chrome Remote Desktop.
2. Click the arrow to Configure Remote Access.
3. Tap Add to Chrome – Add Extension.
4. Accept and install the program suggested by Chrome.
5. In the downloaded program, double-click to install it.
6. Once installed, choose a name for your computer.
7. Choose a PIN to be able to connect remotely to your PC and click Start.
8. Done, you can reload the page and you will see that the name of your computer appears and below it it will say “Online”.

Final step: control your PC from your mobile

The last step is Return to the Remote Desktop app on your mobile. You will see that the message indicating that there is no computer is no longer displayed. Instead, you will see the name of your PC. Tap on the name, then enter the PIN you created in the previous step and select Connect. And that's it, you can now manage Windows 11 from your mobile very easily.

Now, it is good to keep in mind that, to use Chrome Remote Desktop, the computer in question must be turned on. It can be locked, but it must always be on, since the tool does not allow you to turn it on from your mobile. However, Yes, it is possible to unlock it by just entering your Windows username and password with the phone..

With Microsoft Remote Desktop

A second option you have to manage Windows 11 from your mobile is Using Microsoft Remote DesktopThis tool comes pre-installed on your PC. However, it only works on computers running Windows 10 Pro or Windows 11 Pro. In case your PC is running Windows 11 Home, you will get a message telling you that it is not compatible with this tool.

To use Microsoft Remote Desktop, you must “prepare” your computer for the connection to your mobile. To do this, tap the keys Windows + I – System – Remote Desktop. Then, activate the switch in the option Enable Remote DesktopNow, find the app in the taskbar, open it, click on your computer name and click Connect and you're done with your PC.

The next thing will be Install the Remote Desktop app on your mobile (it can be Android or iOS). Then, open the app and click on the name of the PC you want to connect to. Wait a few seconds for the connection to be established and that's it. From that moment on, you can easily manage Windows 11 from your mobile.