The Phone Link tool in Windows is a great way to make calls from your desktop or laptop, as long as your phone is nearby.

Windows 11 is expanding phone integration with messages, notifications, Android apps, file access, and tools to resume ...

Windows 11's Phone Link offers cross-device connectivity, but KDE Connect takes it to the next level with these features.

Code in an August 25 Phone Link build shows Microsoft adding remote power controls to Link to Windows for Android, including restart, shut down, update-and-restart, update-and-shut-down, and sleep ...

The downside of using an open source app is the learning curve. KDE Connect doesn't hold your hand after installing the app.

The Link to Windows app for Android now lets you remotely put your PC to sleep, along with restart and shut down options.

Microsoft is bringing phone messages, notifications and controls into the Windows 11 Start menu. Android users can also open ...

Microsoft is working on a Link to Windows feature that would let you shut down, restart, or put your PC to sleep with your Android phone. Remote shutdown and restart commands will be accompanied by ...

I tried Windows 11's hidden List mode for taskbar previews and a new Quick Settings panel that can ring or silence a linked Android phone.