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Chrome Remote Desktop

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Remotely access other computer or Chromebooks with the help of this smooth-running and easy-to-configure Google Chrome extension. #Remote Access  #Remotely Control Computer  #Desktop Sharing  #Chrome  #Remote  #Share  

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We have all been there, in that situation where a friend, relative, or a loved one requires your "expert" knowledge towards resolving what might turn out to be a very annoying problem with their computer.

Thanks to a broad range of desktop sharing or remote access applications, you can act as a 'computer super-hero' lending a helping hand from afar, from the comforts of your own home.

If both you and your friend in need are using Google Chrome on your computers or you are lofty Chromebook users, then the whole remote access procedure might be even simpler than using conventional desktop apps thanks to a Chrome extensions appropriately named, Chrome Remote Desktop.

As you can imagine, the extension must be installed on both browsers, on both computers. Once installed, the easiest way to launch the extension is from its Chrome Web Store listing, by hitting the "Launch App" button, right after its installation.

You are now required to grant the extension with permission and log in using your Google account. You should be now greeted by Chrome Remote Desktop's separate main window. The friend in need of assistance should be making its way to the green 'Share' button while you are going to be clicking the 'Access' button.

It is at this point that both of you will be prompted to download Chrome Remote Desktop Host Installer, a lightweight and simple component used to share your screen activity. The installation process is hardly worth mentioning since it is as streamlined as they get.

Subsequently, you should enter the provided access code from the host computer in the dialog box, and that's that. From here on, you should be greeted by a new window that displays a live connection with other computer's desktop.

You can basically see exactly what your friend is doing or looking at,  click on everything and type as well, just like you would do if you were right there next to them. The remote desktop sharing window features an unobtrusive, hamburger-like menu, easily accessible from the upper left corner.

From this menu, you can send 'CTRL+ALT+DEL' and 'PrtScn' (print screen) commands. You can also take advantage of handy fullscreen and 'Shrink to fit' view modes.

Taking everything into consideration, Chrome Remote Desktop is a useful and lightweight Chrome extension that provides you a quick way to remotely access other computers.

Sure, it may not be the most feature-packed desktop sharing solutions out there, but considering it uses Chrome a platform, it comes with a set of undeniable advantages like silky-smooth live sessions, cross-platform support and Google reliability and security guarantees.

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