How do you get the data off your phone if you have accidentally dropped it and smashed the screen? Find out what's possible and what isn't.

This tutorial shows how to share files between mobile and PC using Phone Link in Windows 11. Phone Link app lets you connect a Windows PC to a mobile device to access and view photos, make phone calls ...

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 ...

Smartphones are a great convenience and all. But sometimes it’s a hassle to have to juggle activity on both your phone and your PC. Fortunately, Windows allows you to access your phone’s display on ...

Other than snapping selfies and mindlessly scrolling on social media, one thing you mainly do on your phone is texting. It is, after all, among the easiest ways to communicate, especially when you're ...

If you're ever in a place where you need internet in a pinch, or your home network is down, you can actually rely on your Android phone for a temporary connection. USB tethering allows you to connect ...

This tutorial will show you how to use your phone camera as a webcam using Phone Link in Windows 11. Phone Link is one of the important system components of Windows 11 that has many interesting ...

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We show you how to configure your Samsung phone or tablet to run like a desktop PC on your monitor or TV, complete with a mouse and keyboard. I've been testing PC and mobile software for more than 20 ...

If I made webcams for a living, I’d be worried! A new feature in Windows 11 2024 Update (24H2) allows you to use your smartphone as your PC’s webcam, and it’s a powerful tool. Not everybody has an ...