Connecting the two lets you send text messages, see notifications, instantly grab photos, and even run apps from your Android on your Windows 11 PC. We show you how to get started. I've been testing ...

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 ...

Linking your Android phone to File Explorer does exactly what you’d expect: your smartphone files are listed within Windows File Explorer, seamlessly integrated alongside regular PC files, OneDrive, ...

One of the best Mac features is accessing your iPhone on Apple's premiere computer and laptop brand. The operating systems allow users to do just about everything their iPhone can while using thier ...

If you own an Android phone and a Windows PC, you’ll soon have one more way to use both devices together to get more done. Rolling out later this year to Windows is a Fast Pair feature for Android ...

If you use an Android phone, you can now wirelessly access your device's storage directly from File Explorer on Windows 11, with no cables required. Traditionally, transferring files from your phone ...

Phone Link has been around for some time, and it offers a way for users to connect their Windows machine with an Android device for certain tasks, like viewing photos or sending messages. Microsoft ...

Nowadays, smartphones replace the (video) camera on holiday, acts as a portable music player, has space for all WhatsApp media, and holds audio plays, e-books, and documents. To avoid losing such data ...

Microsoft has released an update for the Windows Subsystem for Android, allowing all Windows 11 Insiders to use their VPN's IP address with Android apps. In May, Microsoft introduced a new 'Advanced ...

Could the integration of Windows 11 and Android apps lead to disruption for both platforms? We may soon find out. Disclosure: Most of the companies mentioned are clients of the author. Microsoft just ...

Make calls and send texts from a PC with the Windows Your Phone app This article explains how to download, set up, and use Microsoft's Phone Link, which connects your ...