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- 1Android Phones Can Now Remotely Shut Down Windows PCs●Your Android phone can now shut down or restart your PC Not around your PC to restart or shut it down? The Link to Windo
Microsoft has updated its Link to Windows app so Android users can shut down, restart or put their Windows PC to sleep remotely, without being at the machine. Tech news outlets and users are picking up the feature, noting it is handy when you step away from your computer and forget to power it down.
- 2Open-source app claims to outdo Microsoft Phone Link▼I dumped Microsoft Phone Link for this free open source app that does everything better
An Android Police piece argues that a free, open-source alternative has replaced Microsoft's Phone Link for connecting Android phones to Windows PCs. The author says the open-source option matches or beats Microsoft's offering in every area, including notifications, file transfer and messaging, and recommends it to anyone unhappy with Phone Link's limitations.
- 3Microsoft releases new Link to Windows app version for Android and iOS●New # LinkToWindows app version released for # Android and # iOS https://www. elevenforum.com/t/new-link-to- windows-app
A new version of Microsoft's Link to Windows app has been released for Android and iOS. The app connects phones to Windows PCs, letting users access messages, notifications, photos and calls from their desktop. Updates to the app are followed closely by users who rely on phone-PC integration for daily workflows.
- 4Microsoft tests Windows 11 Quick Settings controls for Android●Microsoft is testing Windows 11 Quick Settings controls for Android: toggle Do Not Disturb, set volume, and ring a lost
Microsoft is testing new Windows 11 Quick Settings controls that let users manage their Android phone directly, without opening Phone Link. The features include toggling Do Not Disturb, adjusting volume, and ringing a lost phone. The capability is being rolled out to Windows Insiders for testing, and tech commentators are highlighting it as a step toward deeper cross-device integration between Windows and Android.