In a web browser on your computer, go to www.aka.ms/phonelinkQRC and scan the QR code. Tap View Permissions and enable the permissions the app requests (Phone, SMS ...

There are several ways to connect your Android phone with your PC, and some work better than others. For example, some methods allow you to read and respond to notifications but don't let you open or ...

If your Windows 11/10 PC does not detect, recognize, or connect to your Android phone, here are some suggestions to resolve the problem. Steps 1-3 are carried out to establish that the cable is ...

KDE Connect is a free tool that lets you pair a smartphone with a PC to do things like share links and files between devices, view phone notifications on your PC, use your phone as a remote control ...

Smart Connect from Lenovo and Motorola aims to simplify the experience of using a smartphone, PC, and tablet together by easing the process of sharing apps and content across all three. I’m PCMag’s ...

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You can finally connect an iPhone to Windows for SMS, calling, and notifications. It's less than you get with Android, but it's a step in the right direction. I've been testing PC and mobile software ...

Being able to mirror and control your Android phone from a Windows PC can greatly enhance your productivity. Doing so not only allows you to view your smartphone's content on a larger screen but also ...