Google offers a Chrome browser extension called Chrome Remote Desktop. This extension lets users remotely access another computer using the Chrome browser, Windows PC, Mac, Mobile phone, or Chromebook.
How to install Chrome Remote Desktop
Chrome Remote Desktop is available on the web for PCs. The browser extension is available here. To use your phone for remote access, download the Chrome Remote Desktop app. To install the extension, you must first log in to your Google account.
How to use Chrome Remote Desktop to remotely access another computer
Open Chrome on your PC, type remotedesktop.google.com/access and hit Enter. Next click on Access my computer, and you will see the following screen.
Under Set up Remote Access, click the Download button, and follow the on-screen instructions.
How to give others remote access with Chrome Remote Desktop
Open Chrome on your PC, type remotedesktop.google.com/support and hit Enter.
Under Share this screen, click the Download button, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Next, under Get Support, select Generate Code, copy it, and send it to the person you trust to get access to your computer.
When the person enters this code on the site, you’ll see a dialog with their email address. Select Share to allow them full access to your computer.
This extension can be pretty useful when you need help solving a computer problem, but the person you’d like to get help from isn’t physically nearby.
How to end a Chrome Remote Desktop session?
To end a sharing session, click Stop Sharing.
How to access a computer remotely using Chrome Remote Desktop
Open Chrome on your PC, type remotedesktop.google.com/access and hit Enter. Click Access to select the computer, enter the PIN and then connect.
How to stop a Chrome Remote Desktop session?
You can close the tab to stop your session or select Options > Disconnect.
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If a friend has asked you for help with his or her computer, you can use the Chrome Remote Desktop app to see and interact with your friend’s computer without having to leave your desk.
This version enables users to share with or get access to another computer by providing a one-time authentication code. Access is given only to the specific person the user identifies for one time only, and the sharing session is fully secured.
Using this extension, IT Pros will be able to offer help to other layman users and users will also be able to receive help without leaving their desks.
Chrome Remote Desktop is fully cross-platform. It allows you to connect two computers with a Chrome browser, including Windows, Linux, Mac, and Chromebooks.
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