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 ...

You can plug in your phone, download an emulator, or install the Google Play Store to access Android apps on your computer. Some tinkering may be required.

If your main computer runs Windows but your phone is an iPhone, the ecosystem gap is real. These apps make the setup far less frustrating.

Sefirah is a free Android to PC tool that beats Microsoft Phone Link by offering fast pairing, seamless file transfer, clipboard sync, notifications, remote PC controls, and even screen mirroring, all ...

I often use the Phone Link app in Windows to interact with my iPhone or Android phone. This lets me send and receive phone calls and text messages directly from my PC. Now, Microsoft has kicked off ...

Phone Link is getting updated for iOS users and Windows Insiders can start testing it right away. Phone Link is getting updated for iOS users and Windows Insiders can start testing it right away. is a ...

One of the handier features on new cars is the ability to remotely unlock and start them. Microsoft is adding the opposite — the ability to remotely lock your PC — to its Windows toolkit. As the site ...

In this post, we’ll show you how to use the Microsoft Authenticator app on both PC and phone. Microsoft Authenticator is a free app that lets you securely sign in to your personal, work, school, or ...

Irene Okpanachi is a Features writer, covering mobile and PC guides that help you understand your devices. She has five years' experience in the Tech, E-commerce, and Food niches. Particularly, the ...