How to Access a Windows Desktop From Your Tablet or Phone

1. Setup Windows 8.1 to Accept Remote Connections

To set up your Windows computer to accept remote connections, start by open Control Panel > System then click “Remote Settings” from the left pane.

 

In Windows 8.1 you can also get there by searching for remote settings in the search box on the Start screen as shown below.

 

 Then under the Remote Desktop section, select the option to allow remote connections as well as Network Level Authentication for better security. On Windows 7, right-click Computer and select Properties to get to the same place.

Remotely connect to Your PC from an Android Device

1. First you’ll need to download the Microsoft Remote Desktop app

Now it’s time to connect to your PC from your Android tablet or a smartphone.

Launch the app and from the Remote Desktops tab located on the left, tap the “+” icon at the upper left corner to add a new PC connection.  

Next enter in a name for the computer you’re connecting to, its host name or IP address, and the login credentials for that computer, then tap Done.

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