In this post, learn how to control your PC from an Android device. That includes using Wake-on-LAN to wake it up remotely from anywhere in the world!

Sometimes it's easier to type a long text on a real keyboard instead of a touchscreen. Android doesn't have it built-in, but you can view your texts on a PC.

While it may take a little bit of work, you can use your Android device as an additional monitor for your Windows PC. Here's how to do just that.

You can control your Android phone from your Windows, macOS, or Linux computer using this free application.

PCs and Android go together like Garfunkel and Oates, so seal the deal with these free remote control solutions.

Android Messages for Web lets you pair your computer to your phone, so you can send and receive SMS from either device. Here's how to set up and use Android Messages on PC.

As long as you have a phone running Android 14 or newer, you can use the built-in webcam mode on it. This is as easy as using a USB cable to connect your phone to a computer and enabling webcam mode.

Knowing how to transfer files from your Android device to a Windows PC, MacBook, or Chromebook can save you a lot of hassle. Here's how to do it.

Scrcpy is marketed as a way to control your Android phone from your computer. Its streams the video in at least 1920x1080p, a quick startup time, lack of an Android app, 30-60 fps, and more.

The Your Phone app finally makes it possible to make a phone call from your laptop.