Microsoft released a remote desktop application for Windows Phone

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Last year, Microsoft provided an opportunity for users of iOS and Android devices to manage their desktop computers using smartphones. On the support of Windows Phone, then it was not. And so, the software giant finally decided to release a preliminary version of the remote desktop application for Windows Phone.


Remote Desktop is distributed free of charge through the online store for Windows Phone Store applications. Perhaps the only requirement for a smartphone to download and install the program is the availability of the latest version of the operating system Windows Phone. Here it is worth noting that the upgrade of Windows Phone 8.1 for existing devices should come out in the near future, but today everyone can access the pre-firmware designed for developers.

The Remote Desktop application for Windows Phone 8.1 is very similar to the version for iOS and Android. It allows you to connect to a remote computer based on the Windows operating system and manage its resources regardless of the user's location. Remote Desktop uses the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), which has been tested for years. To work with this application, you must enable the connection from the remote desktop on the personal computer.

Of course, managing the computer desktop from the phone is not the most ideal option, but it is suitable for those who need quick access to their main PC. Microsoft built in the application scrolling the screen in native resolution, as well as an on-screen keyboard with the function keys Shift, Ctrl, Alt, Esc and even Windows to open the Start menu.

As reported by The Verge, Remote Desktop belongs to the category of universal Microsoft applications that work with both the Windows 8.1 operating system and Windows Phone 8.1. It is expected that in the coming months the list of such applications will be expanded.

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