Android remote control apps and uses for PC

The feature of using Android/ smartphone remote control on PC has been in existence quite for some time now. Most people or users of Android or different smartphone must have heard about it, but do not know how it works, while others don't even know their Android/smartphone could be used as a remote connection for their PC. In this aspect, many remote control apps have been developed to enable easy remote access on PC.

You can read more on :How to use your Android phone/ Tablet to control your PC




Picking a remote control app in this aspect can be sometimes difficult as their exists so many of them. I ll be sharing with you some Android remote control apps which are very effective and can be used on your Desktop, so you can pick the app of your choice. Read on to know how to use Android apps to control your PC.

Remote Link( PC Remote)

The Remote Link app is developed by Asus, which simply means that before you can make use this app on your PC, you need to have a copy of Asus' own Remote Link server software on your computer.
Remote Link has expected features and even more, which includes Android wear compatibility, and a handy multi pad gesture. Adding Android Wear functionality to app makes it a cool app, because you can use the Asus ZenWatch to control a computer based presentation entirely from the screen of who's wearing the watch.
For a good measure, a media remote compatible with Windows Media Player and remote presentation has been made.
The Remote Link is a designed cleanly with a clean interface for users. The menus and functions are clearly classified to prevent confusion of any kind. On Google Play Store, the app is well reviewed with lots of downloaders giving comments about the app being designed well. Though there have been some complaints concerning the ads built in it, which users don't really like, but since its free with good functions, it will be hard to complain too. Click here to get the Remote Link for your Android.

Chrome Remote Desktop

Using the Chrome Remote to control your PC with an Android smartphone requires a Chrome extension function, and once a PIN has been sorted out for the remote computer, you can then use it.
Chrome Remote Desktop has been developed for a long time now and continues to give a good experience, coming in with features for Windows and Mac users. The requirement only involves an Internet browser running Google Chrome.
Provided you are signed in to the same Google account on your smartphone and computer, Chrome Remote Desktop let's you control the PC from the mobile screen. Though a slight delay might occur due to first establishing a connection, for most part the experience is awesome.
Also you can get a good view of your PC Desktop by rotating your smartphone to a landscape. Click here to get the Chrome Remote Desktop for your Android.

Remote Control Collection

Remote Control Collection is a PC remote app which is one of the most popular and highest rated remote applications on Google Play Store, due to its awesome features too.
It is a free PC remote app which offers a number of different remotes and functions in a single form for smartphones and tablets. Apart from controlling a computer keyboard and mouse using a remote device, the Remote Control Collection can also manage media files, presentation and lots more.
The app has major six categories, which consists of the keyboard, mouse ,speech recognition, Live Screen(Pro), Media Player( Pro) and Slideshows(Pro).
You can start the process of setting the app up, by navigating to the Android Remote configuration page on your PC, which needs you to download remote software to your PC, identify your IP address and lastly pair the app with your smartphone. The process doesn't take much time to start working.
On mobile the Remote Control Collection start page is divided into Devices and Remotes. Making use of the mouse to control the screen of your computer is easy and simple and there are app shortcuts used to expand the keyboard to enable you use the function keys, paste and copy, zoom and others. To be honest Remote Control Collection makes everything simple and easy without stress. To get the Remote Control Collection for your Android click here.

Unified Remote

Unified Remote is bombarded with features with support for over 90 separate programs including media players for music and video files and a useful fine manager tool.
This app doesn't require any stress as it is quick to configure, as it has an automated server detection to configure your home network easily. Also included is multi touch mouse control and customizable server passwords .

Unified Remote app has several themes to choose from and has 18 remotes included into the free version. It's full version consists of more tools which includes NFC commands, voice commands, Android Wear feature and more.
It also supports music apps like Spotify, Google Music, iTunes. Users who love streaming can control Netflix, YouTube, and Hulu with the Remote app. To get Unified Remote for your Android click here.

TeamViewer for Remote Control

TeamViewer is capable of transferring files both to and from various devices, with a fast and secure feature.
TeamViewer requires the TeamViewer PC software to function, and the TeamViewer app is free to download. Download the software, enter your TeamViewer ID and password for your computer.
It also has expected feature such as the full keyboard functionality, as is a multi monitor support and has option to remotely administrate unattended computers.
TeamViewer for Remote Control is certainly a business oriented PC remote app. Some say TeamViewer is most useful at workplace, but it has enough features to be used even at home. Click here to the TeamViewer app for your Android.

With the list of the Remote control apps provided for use on PC, you can choose which is best for you.

Let's know your thoughts in the comments section below which app is your favourite, and also remote apps you think are awesome but not mentioned here.

                                                                                            

Best uses of NFC

Nobody makes use of NFC despite the fact that it's been developed quite for some time now on different smartphones. Why? Because some don't know what it is and how it is used despite its on their Android smartphone, while other users don't even know if there exists anything like NFC on their smartphone. Well that's going to change after you read this article as I will be emphasising on its uses.

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Modern Smartphones all come now with NFC feature, but used mostly by a power user who loves exploring his/her smartphone and not just a casual user who doesn't care about other functions on the phone provided it can browse, download, and listen to music or watch movies with it.

NFC is meant to be used every now and then just like the way we use Bluetooth all the time, and not just used by one person and then neglected by the other.
NFC ( near field communication) has various ways of making use of it and I will be sharing them with you. Showing below are list of the best way of using NFC.


How do you enable NFC?

How to make use of NFC
1. To send picture
2. To Send a document
3. To Send a phone number
4. To send directions
5. To make payment
6. To launch an app on someone else's phone
7. To direct someone to your new favourite app

Before you can make use of NFC, you must be sure your device supports it, by navigating to Settings> Wireless&networks and from there you can see NFC listed, then if you see it there it definitely means you can make use of it, by enabling it from the same menu.

NOTE: Both devices(sender/receivers device) must have NFC enabled before NFC transfer can work.


To make use of NFC, let both NFC enabled devices come close in contact with each other( with their backs touching each other) or select Android Beam in the share options when sharing a file. At some point when you devices become separated, it will notify you to bring them close together again.
NOTE: Both devices need to enable Android Beam if that's what you want to use for sharing file.
It's uses are:


NFC can be used to send a picture, and to do that just navigate to media on your phone and open the picture you want to send in your preferred image viewer, then bring the phones together.
It is really useful when somebody next to you wants a picture you have fast on his device, hence using NFC you can make it a quicky.


In this process, there is need for you to enable the Android beam since its a file you are sharing. Because if you try to send a PDF file when viewing it, it tends to only bean the PDF viewing app, instead of the PDF file itself. So that's where the Android Beam comes in. Navigate to the file you want to share, click the three tops icon, tap share and select Android Beam. Then you can bring the devices together.


Using NFC to send phone number is a quick and simple way to give someone your number as either of you don't have to type any digits. It does make sense, you interested in someone and need to get the persons number without typing ? NFC does the job perfectly. To do this, navigate to contact address book( either yours or someone else's), press your phone to the recipients and tap the display when your phone pops ' touch to beam' .
It is actually useful when you too busy to type numbers.


On many occasions, you always explain directions to someone visiting you for the first time, but with NFC you don't have to do that anymore as you can create some directions with Google Maps, then let the phones touch each other( back). Simple!

NOTE: This is most useful when someone from your workplace or anywhere would like to visit you at home. ( but for this to be meaningful, the person has to be with you to do the transfer and with it can check you up at home without stress).
Would be meaningless if you directing someone to your location for the first time without ever meeting the person before.

NFC can be used to make mobile payment with its Tap and Pay feature, by making use of the Android Pay app. Download the Android pay app here, add your debit or credit card details,and make use of it in any store which has a contact less payment terminal. Though this is most used in the US and UK, and will become widespread with time across every other country hopefully.
It is most useful when you out of hard cash.


Sounds cool huh? Yes. If you have an app or playing a game which is already installed on someone else's device, you can actually launch it for them with NFC. So if you are using Google Photos and your friend would like to check their photos too, but can't find that app, you can tap the phones together and beam.


Yes, with NFC other android users can be directed to Play Store to get your favourite games and app. For example "Wow, that app looks great, can I have a look at it?" yes! Sure let me press my phone on yours and find out yourself. Provided you are using the app or game currently, NFC will help direct your friends or Androiders to the apps Google play page.

NFC also have tags called NFC tags or stickers and has so many uses on its own. Guess will be writing an article soon about NFC tags and uses. So always check by for more frequent tech tips and updates.

NFC is actually good when you out of 3G or LTE data, have no carrier signal or Wi-Fi, or you don't have a cable to do a PC transfer. It's quick, simple and easy to use by tapping phones on each other.

Share your thoughts in the comments, about your favourite uses for NFC.