How to control your Windows 8 computer from an iPhone or Android
The arrival of Windows 8.1, the new version of the operating system from Microsoft for computers, it has not come alone. Along with this Microsoft has launched Remote Desktop An application for terminals Android and iOS to be able to control the computer from any place and time through Internet An entire utility to access documents, perform tasksor manage any necessary issue of the computer even if you do not have physical access to it at any given time.Something that can be of vital importance in the professional field.
The first thing to note is that, for now, Microsoft Remote Desktop, which is the name of the application launched byMicrosoft to control the computer, requires several things. One of them is having the Pro version of Windows 8 In addition, those who have this version need to access the Control Panel and activate the option that allows remote access It is also necessary that the user knows the address IP of your computer, since the application does not detect it even though it is connected to the same network WiFi To do this, you can write the letters CMD in the search bar to activate the console MS-Dos And there enter the term ipconfig, managing to see on the screen all the information about the connection of that computer, among which is the IP address A series of numbers separated by periods in the format XXX.XXX.XX.XX
Once these steps have been completed, it is only necessary to keep the computer on and start using the application Microsoft Remote Desktop In it Just press the button + and add the information of the computer you want to control. To do this, it is possible to add a friendly name that allows it to be quickly identified if more connections are added, enter the IP address previously obtained and, finally, establish the no username and password if you have them.
When all these issues have been configured, it is now possible to click on the connection and link both devicesWith this, the computer screen is displayed on the mobile device. Thus, using gestures and screen touches it is possible to move through the different folders, menus and programs on the computer. It should be noted that the design of the latest versions of Windows greatly facilitates the use of this tool thanks to its tiles Although the screen of a smartphone can be too small to move freely.
The application has your own keyboard to be able to write comfortably and reach any necessary question. And not only that, since it has the classic commands Ctrl, Shift, Del and others to make navigation comfortable. All this being able to enlarge parts of the screen and allowing access to basic programs such as the calculator, the Office documents, Internet Explorer, etc
In short, a good option for users who need to access their computer wherever they are. All this taking into account that the remote control application and service is completely free. Microsoft Remote Desktop can be downloaded for Android, iPhone and iPad through Google Play andApp Store It is curious that their own terminals Windows Phone still do not have this tool.
