A new video shows how the universal Remote Desktop App from Microsoft works with a Windows 10 Mobile smartphone. The video shows that the app can connect a phone to a remote PC and show that computer's content on a big screen via Continuum.
Microsoft has rolled out an update for Remote Desktop Preview on Windows 10, which adds support for both Windows 10 Mobile and Continuum. Thoise with supported mobile devices, like the Lumia 950 or Lumia 950 XL, will now be able to enjoy the same remote desktop experience they're used to on the PC on their smartphone.
The official Remote Desktop app for Windows Phone has been updated. Head into the Windows Phone Store and you'll now find the app at version 8.1.5.17. Today's update is notable for making the Mouse Pointer the default input mode on all connections. Here's the full changelog for today's Remote Desktop update to version 8.1.5.17: Mouse Pointer is now the default input mode for all...
Microsoft's official Remote Desktop preview app for Windows Phone just received an update that adds a way to use the Cortana digital assistant for connecting to a remote Windows PC. Basically, the new 8.1.3 version of the app lets users say "Remote desktop connect to 'Display Name'" in their Windows Phone device, via Cortana, so they can connect to their PC. In addition, the new...
The Remote Desktop app for Windows Phone is an incredibly powerful tool, but that doesn't mean that it couldn't use some improvement and Microsoft is hoping to get some user feedback to improve the experience. Building on its campaigns with other products, Microsoft is using the User Voice site to take in feature requests and bug reports on the app, with the aim of improving it in ways...
Microsoft's Remote Desktop Preview app for Windows Phone 8.1 got a new update earlier today, and it brings with it a number of new features, including a way to pin any frequently used remote desktops to the Start screen. The app update, which brings the version number up to 8.1.1.19, also adds Word flow and predictive texts to be used while typing in the app's virtual keyboard, and...
Ever since Microsoft released their Remote Desktop Preview app, a few users have been experiencing an odd problem for which they may not know the cause: their Glance screen on their Lumia flips upside down. The problem is about a week old, and it has been discussed a few times in our forums, but many of you are still confounded. In short, there’s a conflict when using Glance and...
Microsoft has released a preview of its Windows Phone Remote Desktop app on the Windows Phone Store. Should you be rocking the Windows Phone 8.1 Preview for Developers, you'll be able to take part in this beta program too. The app enables users to connect to remote computers and enjoy the full Windows experience through the small screen, regardless as to where they may be currently...
Citrix Receiver lets you access your enterprise files, applications, and desktops to help you be as productive on the go as you are in the office. If you already use it, then you would probably like to know that the app for Windows Phone 8 has just been updated. Version 1.2 features several things like support for Netscaler Gateway 10.1 and multiple in-session screen display options....
TeamViewer for Windows Phone enables you to take control of remote computers using your smartphone. It's a neat remote access solution and allows you to connect to a PC when not physically near it. The app has been bumped to a new version and includes numerous new features. Here's what is new in version 9.0.1: Wake-on-LAN to switch on your computer remotely. Two factor...
Media Browser (www.mediabrowser3.com) is one of those solutions that helps make your multimedia-based lives that much easier. The main selling point of the service is the ability to remotely access a server (be it hosted or simply a box at home) while out and about with mobile apps. An official app has now been released for Windows Phone, bringing Microsoft's platform up to speed and...
Microsoft released Remote Desktop apps for Android and iOS, but a Windows Phone solution is still nowhere to be seen. Not all is lost as the company confirmed with The Next Web today that a Windows Phone app is well on its way, but there's no word as to when we can expect to see it arrive on the store. Here's what a Microsoft spokesperson said in a statement: "Remote desktop on...
We last looked at TeamViewer for Windows Phone when the app launched last month, but already we're looking at an update for consumers. If you're not familiar with the name, the app enables you to take control of remote computers using your smartphone. It's a neat remote access solution. As well as numerous bug fixes and minor improvements, version 8.0.2 includes the following:...
TeamViewer (www.teamviewer.com) is now available for Windows Phone and enables users to connect and remote control Windows, Mac and Linux computers. If you're not familiar with the brand, the solution is perfect for supporting others who require assistance, as well as accessing apps and performing tasks on your home PC while out and about. Best of all? It's completely free for personal...
Splashtop 2 is now available to download for Windows Phone 8 devices and is free though August 31st. The popular remote desktop application allows users to access their PCs directly from their mobile phone. View and edit files, stream HD movies, play games, and more using the Splashtop Streaming App for Windows and the new mobile app for Windows Phone 8. Splashtop 2 can transmit video...
AT&T announced their Digital Life Home Security and Automation service back in January and over the weekend, they released their Windows Phone companion app, AT&T Digital Life. The Digital Life Home Security and Automation service allows customers to remotely manage things such as your home thermostat, lock doors, turn on security systems, turn on lights, and monitor security...
Ceton Corp, who make some cool Media Center products such as the InfiniTV cable cards and the soon to be released ceton echo Media Centre Extenders have finally brought their Companion app out of Beta and into the Windows Phone Marketplace. The app is designed to allow management of your home theatre PC from the comfort of your own Windows Phone. Where Microsoft does not provide,...
We've continuously seen Microsoft make use of video output from a Windows Phone when demonstrating features and functionality at past events. This is a feature we'd all like to see at consumer level for somewhat obvious reasons To make use of the big screen using nothing more than a USB cable would be handy in certain situations. While the likes of SmartGlass is on the horizon, it would...
If you have a SlingBox and have been putting off buying the SlingPlayer Windows Phone app, now is your chance to same some bucks. The SlingPlayer app normally runs $29.99 but through July 22nd, Sling Media has slashed the price 50% bringing the price down to $14.99. Compatible with Slingbox SOLO or PRO-HD slingboxes, the app will let you play anything you can watch on your television at...
With Mayhem, Windows Phone users can make a custom remote control for virtually anything Microsoft's Applied Sciences Group has a little project going on that allows you to connect your Windows Phone to various services through a wide range of devices that includes your Windows Phone. The basic operation of the Mayhem project is creating and connecting a trigger reaction to a desired...