Last year, Microsoft provided iOS and Android device users with the ability to manage their desktop computers using smartphones. On the support of Windows Phone then it was not. And so, the software giant finally decided to release a preliminary version of the remote desktop application for Windows Phone.
Remote Desktop is distributed free through the Windows Phone Store online app store. Perhaps the only requirement for a smartphone to download and install the program is to have the latest version of the Windows Phone operating system. It is worth noting that the update of Windows Phone 8.1 for existing devices should come out soon, but today everyone can get access to the pre-firmware designed for developers.
The Remote Desktop app for Windows Phone 8.1 is very similar to the versions for iOS and Android. It allows you to connect to a remote computer based on the Windows operating system and manage its resources regardless of the user's location. Remote Desktop uses the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) gateway tested over the years. To work with this application it is necessary to allow connection from a remote desktop on a personal computer.
Of course, controlling the desktop of a computer from a phone is not the most ideal option, but it is suitable for those who need fast access to their main PC. Microsoft has built into the application a scrolling screen in its native resolution, as well as an on-screen keyboard with Shift, Ctrl, Alt, Esc and even Windows function keys to bring up the Start menu.
According to the publication The Verge, Remote Desktop belongs to the category of universal Microsoft applications that work with both the Windows 8.1 operating system and Windows Phone 8.1. It is expected that in the coming months the list of such applications will be expanded.
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