How to Remotely Control Your Computer Using Any Device (access your desktop from anywhere)

[@plattwinetrout]

Thanks! I'm 54 years old and I love technology! What's better is young smart people like you show me how to maximize it! You saved me at least 1400 bucks. I was getting ready to buy a new laptop! Thanks again!

[@kylesinko]

That's awesome! Thanks a lot for the nice comment. All the best Platt

[@bruncenator]

this is the kind of tutorial we need on youtube, not those kids that last 20 minutes to just make the tutorial in 20 seconds

[@kylesinko]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks mate

[@AlphaRomeoVideos]

As someone in the navy who has been 2,000 miles from home for the last 5 months, I wish I found out about this sooner!

[@speedasian]

Super helpful! Doing rather lengthy 3D renders and it’d be nice to check on them from work to make sure there’s no errors and my 20 hour render doesn’t turn into a 40 hour render.

[@kylesinko]

Great use for it! All the best

[@STZ3E]

3 guarantees in life: Death, Taxes and insane render times

[@sprankthetank]

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[@STZ3E]

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[@acousticsage]

Dude this is so cool. I was trying to figure out a way to use my golf simulator in the garage without having to get a laptop or something else and this is SOOOO clutch. Thank you so much.

[@kylesinko]

Haha that's awesome! Glad you found it useful. Cheers mate

[@ahoh3214]

once in a while you'll find actual gold content on youtube and this is 100% one of them

[@fredito60]

Thank you I was really torn between buying a whole new super expensive laptop when I have a built pc at home. Found this video right on time too. Thank you

[@kylesinko]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching Will

[@fredito60]

@@kylesinko subbed

[@kylesinko]

@@fredito60 You're the best

[@Spikzzz]

Can you get banned on games like Minecraft, rocket League, and fortnite if you do this?

[@Reverae]

@@Spikzzz Why would you even play those competitive games? The ping and input lag would be immense, it wouldn't be enjoyable

[@crmstudiosbc]

By far the best way to control a Desktop via your Laptop..thanks for this

[@kylesinko]

Cheers! Glad it helped you out.

[@ecaterinaignatov2026]

This is an idea I randomly had and you made me realize how powerful it can be, thank you.

[@kylesinko]

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed the video

[@OliverDesigns]

Brilliant! I am getting my new Desktop today for architecture and am so pleased I found this video!

[@kylesinko]

Awesome! Thanks heaps

[@arty1168]

You have enabled me to increase my production, ten fold. Thank you .

[@kylesinko]

Awesome! Glad to hear

[@lovedots9326]

Dude u have no idea how much u helped me with this i help out a friend of mine with recording his streams and since i changed jobs that was gonna be hard for me to do but now all i gotta do is open my phone start the recording then end when i need to and i can do it with my phone i appreciate u alot saved me some troubles

[@sachapepermans738]

Would it not be a security concern? For example I have an always on desktop for home automation and media server. Would this not leave it vulnerable seeing it's over internet? Or would this also work over local network?

[@1hitkill973]

I'm gonna try this amazing sh*t now. You are so amazing, bruh. I've been struggling to find one like this because my other device doesn't have a MiraCast support. I just subbed!

[@1hitkill973]

I can feel an unlimited surge of power because this works! No crazy complicated setups. Thanks, bruh. Keep rocking!

[@kylesinko]

Haha that's awesome man! Glad you enjoyed the vid. Cheers keep on being awesome

[@halimahaq4481]

This is brilliant! Thanks for sharing these amazing tips, I actually may find this extremely useful in the future!

[@kylesinko]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching :)

[@4Entertainment]

So if I have a work from home job. And leave the country. I can pretty much work on vacation while mirroring my screen does audio and everything work ?

[@kylesinko]

Correct! Just be sure to test it first with your work's software.

[@4Entertainment]

@@kylesinko thanks for replying brother. Colombia here I come babyyyy

[@kylesinko]

@@4Entertainment Hehe, all the best!

[@vinceclifton8987]

This is also handy for live concert mixing, I can have my laptop in the crowd and listen to what the crowd hears, while my desktop with all it's ADAT racks and Cubase with all my low-latency pluggins is mixing the band - no long fiber optic cables, no 100 foot XLR runs. Just a laptop in the crowd.

[@kylesinko]

Perfect!

[@myfreerun868]

I forgot this existed. Thanks for the reminder, great tutorial. One tip: maybe make the pc/desktop wake-on-lan. So it doesn't have to be on all day.

[@kylesinko]

That's a great idea. Cheers

[@OliverHenaineOficial]

The Peter Mackinon of technology. LIFE SAVER!!! Subscribed.

[@kylesinko]

What an honour! Thanks a lot Oliver. Cheers :D

[@dredom9318]

Do the two computers have to be on the same network or can be on completely different internet connections?

[@kylesinko]

Can be on completely different connections

[@MuhammadKhalid-jw1gd]

Can we transfer the files between the laptop and the computer through using remote desktop?

[@kylesinko]

This is a feature with Remote Desktop. I've never used it but noticed it in the options. I think it works through a google drive account (with the same google login you're using)

[@KrazyKrew]

"This laptop is shit" *Turns on laptop and it cometley glitches out 😂

[@iscosg]

I'm starting my second year with all virtual classes, in the end of last year I bought my desktop, before I was using a 14 years old dell, core duo, 2gb of RAM and no graphics... you can imagine the struggle... in a hope of some day getting back to uni in person this tip will completely save my life, although I may as well try it with my phone that is much more powerful than that old laptop in my drawer

[@kylesinko]

I know the struggle dude! Glad you got something useful out the video

[@mjsside3903]

this was life saving after i spent $2000 on a pc then getting to college and be told i needed to spend $2000 on a laptop

[@kylesinko]

I know that feeling Glad it could help!

[@bradleycollett1096]

First click on searching this topic was your video. I was looking for options but I didn't realize Google had an app. From what I'm reading you can also use a Chromebook. Thanks for posting this!

[@kylesinko]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching

[@jdub8305]

What about a phone?

[@Jonearley77]

Gonna try this so I can watch all my spectrum channels when I’m traveling for work! Since I’m not on my home network it limits the channels I watch so I’m hoping this is a work around that! I will update this when I get home and try 🙌🏻

[@kylesinko]

Smart! Have fun :)

[@masterchief2213]

Do you need an internet connection for this? If not, will SIM card work?

[@kylesinko]

You will need an internet connection on both devices unfortunately.

[@FUTPanther]

If I connect from work PC to my home PC, and upload a video, will it use the home wifi speeds or the work place speeds?

[@kylesinko]

It will use home WiFi

[@goosecubes]

This was really awesome. I love my current computer setup but it's in the living room. I want to setup tv's in other parts of the house but I don't want to get more computers to power and control them. Example; laying in bed watching tv or casually surfing the net, I can use my phone to toggle through netflix or hulu, etc, with out reaching for a keyboard and mouse.

[@wlacroix10]

it worked sort of. I connected to my desktop remotely but then when I tried to access my work software it disconnects. it won't let me access my work software. is there a way around that or I'm screwed?

[@kylesinko]

Your work software may have some kind of firewall or security protection that won't allow users not on the local network to access it. You may be able to use a VPN to get around it

[@wlacroix10]

@@kylesinko ok I will try that

[@kylesinko]

@@wlacroix10 Good luck!

[@MrAbeebaby]

Thanks for the video Kyle. Maybe pick up a used laptop some where to end your frustration. Also try speeding it up a bit so the video isn't so long.

[@kylesinko]

Thanks Albert

[@definite_d]

I actually randomly thought of this; having a main, hefty setup at home while using a regular laptop like a "portal" to that. Glad to see it actually works.

[@MasterJim2020]

This is super OP. I just downloaded this on both of my computers after watching this, and I’m already loving it. Thanks for sharing the review. 😁😆

[@kylesinko]

So glad to hear you like it! Cheers and enjoy

[@MasterJim2020]

@@kylesinko Cheers, man. PS Hello from America.

[@RichardSilva-xo2tu]

Hello, can I control it using a PS4 controller?

[@archcast5550]

DUDE! You just saved me from going overbudget on laptop! subscribing!

[@kylesinko]

Awesome to hear, thanks man!

[@amyswaagg]

thank youuuuu x10000!!!! I work in an architecture firm and sometimes I work while I’m at school an needed a connection to my work computer, this easily solved my problem ☺️

[@kylesinko]

You're so welcome! I know that struggle!

[@moezmedia98]

i am fairly impressed, a good use case may be to run intensive tasks that require a lot of proccessing power on the remote desktop while running the lighter office tasks on the latop and having a secondary external portable monitor

[@Reavertje]

Mate this is too easy, thanks for that.

[@kylesinko]

Glad to hear you like it, cheers

[@Buddy22326]

This is awesome, thank you. I needed to control a till system at my work its windows. Since it is a small screen I can do this at home now, super easy. Team viewer is normally the way to go but is great.

[@kylesinko]

So glad to hear Josh. Sounds like a unique use you have for it. Cheers

[@viraltv7597]

Can this be working from Laptop to laptop?? Or does it has to be one desk top to laptop??

[@kylesinko]

It can be! Any 2 devices with Google Chrome Remote Desktop

[@viraltv7597]

@@kylesinko oh ok . Thank you.

[@photon2724]

this might be the tipping point where i finally build my new gaming PC. I need power and portability but hate spending soo much on a laptop for ultimately a worse power-to-price ratio.

[@1964catt]

Dues it need Ethernet to work or dues it work an a lan network as well so if my Ethernet goes out it will still work offline

[@kylesinko]

You will need an internet connection of some sort. It will not work offline

[@yoopie5851]

i just got a new laptop and this is a lifesaver thank you 🙏

[@kylesinko]

Really glad to hear, thanks!

[@rofiahmed6771]

Love you brother. Its really work. Lots of love ❤❤❤

[@kylesinko]

Glad you like it, cheers :)

[@AlexSmith-fs6ro]

Any open source that has the same effect, control laptop from mobile? Thanks.

[@kylesinko]

Not too sure sorry!

[@datshardbro1]

What mini laptop is that your using?

[@kylesinko]

It's an Acer Spin, I think the first generation

[@DeanWhiteUrbanPrintzSunderland]

You have just saved my life. Thank you

[@kylesinko]

Haha so glad to hear, thanks!

[@yashkandhari6484]

Is this good for gaming? And will it heat up the laptop?

[@kylesinko]

It depends on the types of games. The better you internet connection on both devices, the smoother the gameplay. I wouldn't recommend it for competitive gaming. It won't heat up the laptop anymore than using other software

[@johnnyt4420]

Is there a way to extend my desktop screen onto the laptop instead. I already have a second monitor for my PC but tying to use my laptop as my third monitor. Any help would be much appreciated.

[@yashk9682]

Q - can I connect to the desktop when it’s in sleep mode?

[@kylesinko]

No, unfortunately not. There are remote ways of waking a computer however (Wake on LAN, remote push buttons etc)

[@yashk9682]

Thanks

[@Buckent]

Holy I may not be using this to increase productivity but this is incredible.

[@smilecat9964]

Will this work with streaming games to friends and letting them play the game remotely on YOUR device?

[@kylesinko]

Hi I believe that would work. As long as you're not trying to use the device at the same time?

[@she5152]

Does anyone know can I use laptop to laptop in another state. I live in Texas but I want to access my laptop in Florida????

[@kylesinko]

It will work by following the process in the video. If you can't get someone to access the laptop to install the software it will be difficult unless you've already set up some way of waking the laptop and accessing it

[@Some_random-guy_]

Do the specs transfer to the laptop?

[@kylesinko]

Not exactly. But you are using the laptop as a monitor to control the bigger computer

[@harsha5522]

While accessing my desktop from laptop is it mandatory for my desktop monitor to be on? Or can i turn monitor off using the power button and continue using my laptop monitor? Kindly confirm

[@kylesinko]

You can turn off the monitor

[@518mussa8]

this is an absolute game changer

[@francisxavier35]

Thanks for this - I need to use video conference function on MS Teams or Zoom - how can I ensure I use the camera on my laptop to control my other laptop at home?

[@shanybiran468]

Thanks for this! Question: is there a way to stop sound from coming through? I play music and movies for a family member with dementia when I'm remote but the sound plays on my computer. I know a workaround is to use web based RD and just mute the tab, but I'd rather use the program (without having to shut it down once I get a movie started). Any thoughts?

[@kylesinko]

Hmm that’s a tough one. I had a similar issue where I wanted to mute an app when another app was running. I can’t remember what i did exactly but it was a big work around

[@TheLilo183]

what remote can be used where people cant see in real time in the office what im working on remotely

[@XenzoKage]

Amazing video, quick question can you setup the connection if both computers are using different internet connections?

[@lisag8930]

ahhhhh this is amazing, I was looking into buying a new laptop because mine is so shitty and old. Life saver!

[@kylesinko]

Glad it helped, thanks for watching!

[@v1cVijay]

can I connect to my windows 10 laptop from chromebook using local network (and not over the internet). Both chrobook/windows machine will be on the same local router/network

[@kylesinko]

I'm not exactly sure sorry, it might require some looking into and googling.

[@triggvfx5784]

thanks its working cuz im currently watching through my phone onto my computer

[@kylesinko]

Awesome! Glad to hear

[@talhakhalid7739]

Really cool!! Thanks a Ton ! And what if we want to wake up the laptop from sleep too...x) then do the rest of work remotely

[@kylesinko]

You'll need to look into Wake on LAN or buying a physical device such as a Switch Bot

[@Madling1968]

Nice explanation there, just one question: Why would you, as a worker, have to supply your own gear? If i start working somewhere and i need a pc/laptop, i am certainly NOT using my own stuff... The "boss" has to supply.

[@kylesinko]

Being an internship I was only there for a few months. I guess most companies would supply a device.

[@EL_BJ-]

So I can connect using any wifi? No matter the strength?

[@datshardbro1]

Will a cheap chromebook work fine?

[@kylesinko]

Yes it should do

[@Gunnumn]

Ive been trying to find a way to boot up my pc ad run steam so i can do remote play out of town. You can get it working as long as your pc is on running steam. Hopefully if i can enable WOL with my pc, i can use this strategy.

[@kylesinko]

Best of luck, sounds like a pretty cool setup

[@tango_gru]

Thanks man ..... really helpful for people on the move.

[@kylesinko]

Glad you find it useful, cheers

[@kendallcortez941]

And the computer you are removing j to cannot be in use correct? So if someone needed to use it you would have wait till they were done to resume your remoting in and work?

[@kylesinko]

Well sort of. You are using the device. Think of it like you're sitting at that computer using it, but you are using it from afar.

[@Andwack]

I'm moving to Japan next week, my laptop is actually better than my desktop, but it's nice to be able to access my files on the many drives in my pc while i'm away! :)

[@sara0997]

Hello,if im at work and someone at home turn off my computer then turn it on few minutes later,would i still be able to monitor my computer?

[@ryana.c1379]

woah technically i can play games on a chromebook in a hotel far from home? okay actually that's really really cool

[@iam_madaki]

what if my old system camera doesn't work and i need to use a camera on an online meeting can i use my new computer but with my old computer info?

[@kylesinko]

Hi Claire. The first issue of there being no lines could be one or two things. Firstly, check that your Detail Level is set to Medium or Fine. This can be found in the bottom toolbar near where you change the scale of a drawing. Secondly, if that doesn't work, check that you have set up your wall type to have layers. It's shown in this lesson how to add a structure to a wall, a finish face, air layer etc so feel free to revisit the lesson if you struggle with this. Walls automatically joining together is a common thing you'll always struggle with in Revit haha. The way to control them is by using the "Wall Joins" tool in the Modify tab under Geometry. Hope that helps

[@prashantpal1228]

The video is so relatable and helpful...i could totally feel you with that laptop but million thanks for the advice!!

[@kylesinko]

You're so welcome! Thanks for the feedback

[@MilesandMoneyMatters]

Hi Kyle, Thank you. Is there a way I can print a document locally while I am remotely connected to my desktop? I am home and need to print a document saved on my desktop at the office. I can save it on my google drive and then access it from there and print but I am trying to see if there is a way to print to a local printer. Thanks, JA Law

[@kylesinko]

Hi JA Law, as long as both the remote computer and printer are on and connected, I don't see why this shouldn't work. Cheers

[@MilesandMoneyMatters]

@@kylesinko Hi Kyle, for some reason I cannot. It is printed in my office instead of the local computer I am using. Do I have to use remote google printing? Thanks

[@thelostadventurer4684]

Hey bro somethings wrong i can't type on my keyboard after naming the desktop to put in a password?

[@ivda10o01]

would this wake the screen's of your host device?

[@kylesinko]

It will wake the monitor if the computer is not in Sleep mode. But won't wake a computer in Sleep mode. See "Wake on LAN" or a switchbot to remotely turn on a computer

[@thelegitnetwork9302]

once it is connected... do you need to accept on both devices

[@kylesinko]

Just the device you're connected from

[@vivosadvertisingagency6107]

hello typing this comment from my laptop using my PC thanks really works great

[@kylesinko]

Great to hear! Thanks

[@mahasherif444]

that's so cool , but i wanna know what if i'm banned at specific website on my own laptop (they know my ip address ) if i opened that website by remote controlling on someone else laptop ( in other place ) ,, will the website connect to my own ip address or connect to the other laptop address ??? i hope my question is not complicated

[@kylesinko]

Good question Maha. I believe it will use the IP address of the computer your connected to and you won't be banned when connecting.

[@mahasherif444]

@@kylesinko thank you for replying , so in this case it's like VPS , or what is the difference ?

[@BernTheMac]

why not use the built in remote desktop app?

[@kylesinko]

Correct, it does not need to only be influenced by one idea. Your architecture projects will definitely involve a number of different inputs and influences, but having a driving theme or idea will give you clarity when working through the design.

[@shingles1465]

is this possible with the steam deck?

[@expatrocious]

WOAH THIS IS AMAZING!! What is if you want to plug in a usb? Would it work if you plug it into the laptop? Or would you have to go home and plug it into the pc directly?

[@kylesinko]

You would have to plug it into the device you want the files on, you can't copy between them. I would often just use Google drive though as the middle man. Plug the USB into the laptop, drop it into Drive and then open it on my PC through my laptop.

[@paperchaserttv8754]

Does this turn on the desktop? or do you have to leave the desktop on when u leave for work?

[@kylesinko]

I have to turn the desktop on before I go to work. There are methods of starting your computer remotely though, search for "Wake on Lan" (can also be done through teamviewer) or "Switchbot" (literally a robot that presses the on button remotely)

[@TheMachine18]

This is dummy proof tutorial for sure. Anyone with basic knowledge can understand. Definitely saved me from hassle of paying for such services to access my computer remotely

[@PINkBiography]

Do I need my computer to stay on for me to use it on laptop?

[@Aurleis]

Awesome, thanks man! I built my own rig with components housed in a Corsair 1000D tower and a slightly older RTX 3090 GPU, and full SSD or NVME (none of those garbage HDD that should be relegated to the 1980s). My laptop isn't "bad" and handles gaming well (obviously not anywhere close to my desktop)! Great to know that I can use my laptop for high-end gaming without lag (I put together my home network so am real good with WiFi)

[@toxicgaming8036]

will this work with linux specifically neptune

[@kylesinko]

As long as you can install Chrome it should work, I have not used Linux myself

[@nyogrson1]

Can you extend the displays on the remote device?

[@kylesinko]

Yes you can

[@IREALLYLIKEHAMS]

Do you know how well this works for gaming?

[@kylesinko]

The speed would depend on your internet connection. I wouldn't recommend it for competitive gameplay but it would be perfect for more passive-style games.

[@Spikzzz]

Can you get banned on games like Minecraft, rocket League, and fortnite if you do this?

[@kylesinko]

I wouldn't think so

[@ModernAdventurer]

Me casually watching a recording of your remoted desktop from my remoted desktop. Remoteceptional

[@kylesinko]

Epic.

[@TheJack4000111]

What if your pc restarts? does this software start when the pc starts?

[@kylesinko]

It does not unfortunately but there are ways for you to set that up

[@TROYOSTRANDER]

thank you! Any advice on how to get middle mouse button to work ?

[@kylesinko]

You're welcome! The middle mouse button works for me, it might be a setting on one of the devices, or the type of mouse. I'm not sure sorry!

[@killua7993]

I have a question, does it still work when my desktop is shut off???

[@kylesinko]

It doesn't no, but there are ways to remotely turn on a computer to then allow access to it remotely. See Wake on LAN or Switch Bot's (a product).

[@midnightdoesstuff]

Is it possible to remote start the computer that connect from somewhere else

[@midnightdoesstuff]

*than

[@kylesinko]

See “Wake on LAN”

[@xopexindustries]

I understand you can’t let the computer sleep but can you set it up so that it’s locked and will this app allow you to sign in?

[@kylesinko]

Not that I've experienced sorry. There are ways to wake it up with Wake on LAN or a remote button pusher etc, but I have not set any of them up

[@SuperJonesVideo]

can you have a 2nd monitor on a laptop though?

[@kylesinko]

It is possible yes

[@Hinojo999]

How do i fix a lot of delay while being connected? I can't even move my mouse...

[@kylesinko]

That’ll be from a poor internet connection on either device