Let's look at 6 such tools that you can set up on your PC on the one end, and your phone or tablet on the other, in order to create a secure connection.
Chrome Remote Desktop is one of the simplest free tools that lets you remotely access your PC from a phone, tablet, or even another computer. It’s perfect for those looking for a lightweight, secure, and no-nonsense remote access solution.
The setup process is easy — just install the Chrome Remote Desktop extension on your Chrome browser on the PC, link it to your Google account, and then log in from the Chrome Remote Desktop app on your Android, iPhone, or iPad.
Microsoft Remote Desktop (known as Windows app on other operating systems) is included by default in the Pro and Enterprise editions of Windows 10 and 11, making it one of the best tools for the vast majority of PC users. It's free, relatively feature-rich, and supports both personal and professional use.
You simply need to enable Remote Desktop on Windows, and install the Remote Desktop app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android phone to connect to your PC.
PC Remote Receiver can transform your phone or tablet into a multi-functional remote control for your PC. More than that, it offers curated modes for presentations, media control, and most importantly, gaming. You can use your phone as a controller, keyboard, or even a virtual steering wheel for driving games. It's one of the best programs for power users.
You also get the usual features like file transfer, screen mirroring, and customized layouts to tailor your experience. Some of these features are locked behind a paywall ($3 a month) but there's a free version that should suffice for most users.
VNC Viewer (by RealVNC) is a highly secure remote access solution with a strong focus on reliability and cross-platform support. It boasts robust cross-platform support, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. As it uses a peer-to-peer connection to bridge your phone or tablet to your PC, your data never passes through third-party servers.
The free "Lite" plan for personal use allows you to remotely connect to your PC, transfer files, and launch any program, basically offering you all you need for a basic remote connection. Paid plans start at $4.50 per month per device for advanced features like team management and enterprise-grade security.
AnyDesk is a well-known remote connection program with a simple user interface, light footprint, and smooth, lag-free performance. Used primarily for remote troubleshooting by enterprises, its free plan is designed for personal use and provides fast performance, unattended access, customizable permissions, and cross-platform support.
Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and even Raspberry Pi, AnyDesk is versatile as well as highly secure. If you're looking at commercial use, you can subscribe to one of the paid plans (starting from $22.90 per month) to unlock custom branding, address book, 2FA, permission profiles, remote printing, multi-monitor support, session recording, and more.
Unified Remote is a simple but feature-rich app designed to turn your smartphone or tablet into a universal remote for your PC.
Supporting almost every major operating system, including Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, and Raspberry Pi, it also provides over 100 pre-configured remotes for various applications like media players, presentations, and file management.
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