How to use Google Chrome Remote Desktop

[@13567869]

Kevin, You are a totally natural teacher and one of the greatest teachers that I have ever seen. I know that, not only because I am a retired teacher who for forty years observed hundreds of others in the teaching profession, but also because of the specific opportunity of being able to compare your online explanations to other people's online explanations of exactly same things. They are working hard and are certainly doing their best, but few of them seem to have the level of skill that you have--that precious skill that a great teacher must have--seeing the subject that they are teaching from the position of the students to whom they are teaching it. You are obviously an expert in the hundreds of subjects that you explain, but some of the worst explanations I have seen come from experts, even the experts who created what they are explaining, because they just cannot manage to view it like the neophyte who lacks their knowledge. Teaching is certainly a skill that can be taught to some extent, but my experience suggests to me that it is primarily an inborn skill. I can tell that you have done a tremendous amount of work to perfect your videos, and they are a close to perfect as you could get them. But, sadly, even hard work isn't enough for those who lack your natural teaching ability to match your natural results. Thanks for doing what you are doing.

[@Schmootle]

This video is big help for a parent that needs computer support but has trouble installing an extension from instructions over the phone. 👍👍👍

[@user-ql4dd2vu5c]

Thank you, Kevin! We tried it and it works! This will save us money and time. I agree with the others who call you and your videos awesome!

[@sammyvindas3227]

Brother, do you if this works even when the computer you want to remote in is on the lock screen? I’m going to MX and I need to access 2 computer that I’m not taking with me.

[@jezzvlogs7856]

Your tutorials are easy to understand, direct to the point, and very helpful!

[@AM-jw1lo]

Ok, Now i get it. You forgot to mention that these computers are logged into the same account. You might have added to this, that you can access a 2nd computer with a different account, but you must use the Remote Support Share Screen to control of someone else's pc. BTW, its not just a share screen, you have total control of that 2nd pc via that control method.

[@CATDRL2]

Agreed he forgot. Thanks for sharing this I also having the same issue, I'll make sure the other PC is loggon to the same google account.

[@vidpic8311]

Probably wanted to keep it easy to understand

[@unsaktag830]

❤

[@Vivek-P-108]

I noticed that too. It has to be logged into same account

[@jackt6112]

Thank you.

[@ryanbartlett672]

Thanks. Found and started using a few weeks ago. It works so well.

[@hadihamdam8228]

Another great tutorial from Kevin.Kevin, you're amazing. thank you

[@leroiobi5928]

Was just about to go the long route setting up RDP through my carrier then this gold nugget of a video came to my feed. Implemented it and tested it and glad to report it works awesome. Kevin you are becoming my favorite ❤ KZbinr.

[@sammyvindas3227]

Brother, do you if this works even when the computer you want to remote in is on the lock screen? I’m going to MX and I need to access 2 computer that I’m not taking with me.

[@leroiobi5928]

Unfortunately all computers have to be online for you to remote in. You can't wake it up remotely if it is shutdown or even in sleep mode. Goodluck friend !

[@nadineuu2980]

Same!

[@piusclement6108]

You're never a boring teacher at all, you go direct to point which make some of us understand even better 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@hollymo3698]

This is really great. Does the home computer need to be powered up? Thanks

[@rhythmdude]

Yes.

[@bishalkarmakar]

Of course.

[@licht4901]

Broo, thank you so much, it took me 6 hours to find your video! Works! bless

[@13567869]

Thanks!

[@craigstrang-thompson3671]

Awesome tips here, installed the extension and was connected to my remote PC in minutes!

[@Summermail1]

For me, the video was confusing at first. A few steps was left out to assume. Once I figured those out, I was golden. Thanks!!!

[@GiteshBajaj]

Good One ....🙂 I tried it and works flawless... It has potential of replacing anydesk as the full screen mode is really immersive

[@pjohn1435]

This is so cool! Thanks Kevin, you always give great tutorials on great features.

[@rommeldomingo1696]

Thanks for this video. Please take note - the PC should be signed in with admin privileges - Remote Desktop cannot remote into the Windows Sign-In - you could lose remote access when the PC goes idle

[@LucianLutaru]

Thank you Kevin.Wonderful video.

[@jeniefredadano8653]

This is exactly what I am looking for! Thank you so much!

[@NoEgg4u]

If my understanding is correct, then google's remote desktop name is somewhat misleading (assuming they are implying that their tool is a Microsoft Remote Desktop alternative). The Remote Desktop utility that comes with Windows (server version requires Windows Pro or higher) is not a help oriented tool. The screen on the remote computer's end will remain locked. So, for example, you can access the computer in your employer's office, and not worry that someone is there that can see what you are doing. It seems as if google's version is more like VNC, or Microsoft's Quick Assist, that allows the parties at both ends to view the activity on their screen, as well as both parties having full keyboard control and full mouse control. Also, unlike Microsoft's Remote Desktop, it looks like google's version requires an internet connection, and your trust in having all of your data go through a google server, somewhere on the planet. So if you have two PCs, side-by-side, and you use google's remote desktop, then your session is going out into the world and back, just to access a PC that is two feet away. With Microsoft's Remote Desktop, no internet connection is needed. If your two computers are on your own network, then you can connect directly. No one needs to approve your connection to the remote computer. You just log-in to that remote computer as if your keyboard was connected to it. Kevin, is my understanding correct? By the way, I mistakenly installed Windows 10 Home (instead of Windows 10 Pro) on a computer that I want to connect to via Microsoft's Remote Desktop. That computer does not have an internet connection, but it is on my local network. I could upgrade to Windows 10 Pro. But that is expensive. Is there a Remote Desktop alternative, that does not require an internet connection? I have not used VNC in 15 years. Is it a viable solution? Or is there a better option?

[@bik3much]

I have Windows 10 Professional for RDP but I also use TightVNC for that "assistant"-style remote control that requires a monitor connected. Pretty sure Microsoft RDP doesn't require a monitor connected to the host and allows concurrent sessions. I think your only other alternative to it is Tailscale or some Citrix product, or perhaps RoyalTS. I would avoid any SolarWinds software as they've had major security vulnerabilities and a poor record of security in the past few years.

[@DavidM2002]

I use Microsoft's Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) to connect my Windows desktop computer to a Window virtual machine that I setup on my NAS. It's all on the same network and works beautifully. I have confirmed with SpaceRex ( also here on YT ) that using Tailscale as my VPN of choice, I will be able to remotely connect to that same virtual machine using RDC if I install Tailscale on the virtual machine ( internet connection required of course ). Now my connections are all direct,machine to machine, without going through Google's servers. If you have never used Tailscale, it's worth a try. Free, easy to setup, and pretty much seamless.

[@Thleta]

yes its extremely ironic that this does not work on chromebooks.

[@NaaPoku-e8j]

Hello Kevin. I recently found you on KZbin and let me just say that you are simply AWESOME! I am learning a lot from you when it comes to tech stuff. I have one request: Can you do a tutorial on how to create a good podcast?

[@blaquebbw]

Thank you for this great video. I am going on vacation and don't want to take my laptop, this way I can access PC from anywhere.

[@Menlein1]

As always Kevin, a great job explaining the details on how to install and use this software. You saved me a lot of time and agony. Thank you.

[@avianord]

Do you have to be logged in to the same google account on both computers?

[@aguswidi9316]

This is the best free alternative for remote software. Thank's

[@TheEnderman917]

this is so cool. i have a chromebook, and it obviously can't open exe's. my main computer just can't really handle anything anymore, so this is great for me.

[@raphaelrp4718]

Amazing explanation!

[@pollada1]

Thanks a lot for sharing! I'm so happy I found this channel.

[@eliezerhilario]

Excellent. You have helped me a lot. Thank you so much.

[@firedawg65-oq2vx]

bro thank you you just saved a whole lot of time appreciate it

[@keithhalwa3757]

Kevin is awesome, great teacher, very informative and whenever I am searching out how to do something and his face comes up I just click on it because I know I will get the explanation and solution the first time 👍 Awesome work Kevin thanks for all your work that goes into producing these videos. Lots of time and effort 👌

[@morsegalaxy]

Great tool. I have been using this for years especially if there has been restrictions in the user being able to download and use quick support for TeamViewer or unable to get to grips with windows support

[@sammyvindas3227]

Brother, do you if this works even when the computer you want to remote in is on the lock screen? I’m going to MX and I need to access 2 computer that I’m not taking with me.

[@jemadv1594]

Awesome tutorials, Kevin. TY

[@SonnyIbibo]

Thank you Kevin. It has to be noted that, the same Gmail account must be logged in with, at both ends.

[@dailywithgod1]

Thank you It works fine.

[@yomerol777]

Excelent explanation, congratulations and thanks.

[@naderreda2020]

Great... Kevin... always simple and useful

[@thirddowngamble]

Great tutorial!

[@miguelsaab4977]

Loved this video Kevin! Thank you so much

[@ravinrama68]

Thank you Kevin, appreciate the video very much😊

[@Jokamutta]

Also worth mentioning is that you do not need to be on the same wifi. Like you could just be connected to your phones 4G network and you are still able to connect to your PC remotely! I also found out that it's possible to remotely connect to your PC even tho you are not logged in to Windows :)

[@tonybove2468]

DUDE! Seriously, I'm a Technical Writer and IT Trainer with 20+ years' experience, and every single thing of yours that I've seen here and on TikTok is absolutely TOP DRAWER stuff. There isn't another IT content creator that I've ever had more confidence in, or respect for. About Chrome Remote Desktop -- it seems too good to be true. How does it compare with Windows RDP for features, stability, and security? Thanks, Tony,

[@mohsinfareed1797]

Great as usual. Always has very very beneficial videos.

[@Varmahcurve]

i love your simplicity in teahing

[@DavidM2002]

Kevin, I think that there's an element of resistance in using anything that routes traffic through Google's servers. Would you consider a similar video but using Microsoft's Remote Desktop Connection and doing it with a VPN like Tailscale ?

[@JR.JimRoss]

I had not use it for long time and try to use it again now. Wow it such a great function for now

[@jackparadisis6434]

excellent.. good job... Brisbane Australia

[@microsoftsarker]

Very helpful 👍👍 ... Thank you

[@novara571]

Rustdesk is a very good open source alternative. Works very good on Windows, Linux and mobile too.

[@iamhiuh]

thanks for sharing

[@Thleta]

chromebooks?

[@amoohesam]

Amazing! Thank you so much!

[@curious-homebody]

Thank you, Kevin. Great video.

[@curious-homebody]

Newly issued VPN connection causing access issues to certain websites. NP Chrome Remote to another PC for the access as a temporary workaround while work patches the access.

[@kotoanzuruni6967]

Thanks for this tips. very powerful

[@AlexisJunior]

A very complete video. The explanation is perfect. Thank you very much. I would recommend a video on Supremo, which I think is a fantastic alternative and so I get the most out of it with your explanations.

[@justpassingthruuu]

❗❗❗ very important, remember to untick 'help improve google.....' at 01:26, improve security!!!

[@amirahmari]

Thanks Kevin, if can learn programming points like this clip it can be great.

[@RoyalGroupGopal]

Thank You Bro... 👍

[@Rudy-fz1xy]

Hello, I really like the way you explain the topic. I do however want to know, when remoting into someone else's computer, do they need to download the app 1st, or just accept the access code you described?

[@KaranSingh-or7yy]

*Great video. Can you please make an video on how to remote into another Android phone from iPhone/Android phone.*

[@adidasjoel17]

If you can, please do a video on mapping keys when using a Macbook and remoting into a PC 🙏🏻 🙏🏻

[@GovtJobsUpdatese]

Very Informative 😮

[@TheTechMum-if7wk]

Thank you Kevin

[@eranthagunawardena2638]

This is great ! Thank you so much. As always very important video.

[@liamporter1137]

Thanks for sharing.

[@captaincannabis3321]

Im not allowed to download or install anything on my work computer. Finally i can now slack off playing Runescape and WoW at work. Thank you.

[@tokscole9358]

Are you able to remote into your work computer without them knowing? I'm trying to travel but keep my system at home but then be able to remotely connect to it from my personal .

[@captaincannabis3321]

@@tokscole9358 You have to download the app on the computer which is being accessed. After that you can access it through the google website on any other computer. So in your case, you would download the app on your home computer, then use the website(or app) on your laptop/phone/whatever. Make sense?

[@Danlyman2010]

Do you have a detailed video on doing the key mapping and shortcuts and all that? I can't seem to find anything on the internet that discuss es and shows exactly how to do that.😊 Thanks!.

[@GtZkInGz01]

Is there an option to input Hostname and IP like with Microsoft Remote desktop allows ? For those running a VPS

[@AlanPalmer-s3s]

Great video! Now I need to figure out how to swap screens, my pc has two screens. I can see two at once but i can't seem to toggle between the two.

[@commentarytalk1446]

Any other Remote Desktop Software that you also recommend alongside Chrome Remote Desktop? Are there better solutions but for a price for example? Or other solutions with more features? I have seen a number of such software solutions but have not tried them all. Great video.

[@chezchezchezchez]

find out? thx

[@AndersonsTreeService]

Thank you. How can I print at home when I log onto my office computer?

[@s189-c2x]

Yeah, I’m just using this to play games on my school computer, thanks.

[@gobananas1620]

Can Chrome Remote Desktop also be used to give support to family member's Android phones from my Win11 (w/Chrome) computer, or from my Android phone? Thanks

[@DwayneCasad]

Awesome video! I had no trouble using the Chrome browser option on my phone (SAMSUNG Fold 3) , but when using the App, it didn't seem to work that well...just providing feedback

[@MaxPowers1245]

Nice what about when it’s setup with dual monitors ?

[@alwynsmit]

Great! Thank you!

[@you2449]

Yes! Need This.

[@bhavnagagnani8142]

Hey kevin i was going through your Chrome remote Dekstop video its helpful I need to check if we can use two screens remotely.

[@anasouardini]

What a bummer, I thought it's a way to control a browser from another browser, that'd be really cool.

[@paulfairlight8636]

Great video and easy to understand. Now, is it possible to access an Android phone from a pc?

[@SLURPZZZ4461]

my desktop is quite good but im connecting from a horrible chromebook. should i use vp8, vp9, or av1 if i want like 45 fps with good latency

[@SaMeC3110]

Is it possible to use my home desktop cpu power for rendering with this app?? For example i model something in my laptop and use desktop to render ?

[@agarechristopher8117]

Hi Kevin, thank you for this great information. I truly appreciate your efforts to help others. Please my question is that can you use it to connect to a remote VPS server? Thank you

[@samsno3667]

I came across this video just yesterday and went to google to get the download and it works. Question if anyone knows: Windows 11 will sleep/hibernate but I will be able to access computer on my phone (shortly). If the computer goes to hibernate/sleep for a while is the computer still in "hibernate/sleep" mode or is the computer shut down as I see the power key light "off"? I guess I will test out later today...

[@univera1111]

You should do one for a cheap VPC and chrome remote desktop.

[@prophead62]

Excellent Kevin! Love your videos. One question though ....how can the remote computer protect itself from "just anyone" accessing it? For example, other services like TeamViewer and UltraVNC accomplish the same thing, but if these programs are not running, then there's no way to be accessed from "just anyone".

[@chadwickciampo3634]

There is a pin that is required to connect. Not sure if that answered you question

[@hengineer]

1: Access to it is guarded by the security of your google account. and 2: There is a separate pin# that is required to connect. Its funny how everyone takes for granted they're logged into chrome but its tied to your google account.

[@ahmedAbdirahman334]

Thank You Kenvin. But one question to connect remotely other pc does it require to be same network or net

[@aie007]

Great tutorial! I have a question. Can I shut down my remote computer and then start it again?

[@peterstonesuk]

You need to include a section on security for these sorts of videos.

[@duffyutd]

Great video! Thank you! Can the home computer be on sleep mode in order to use Remote Desktop or does it always have to be on?

[@sammyvindas3227]

Brother, do you know if this works even when the computer you want to remote in is on the lock screen? I’m going to MX and I need to access 2 computer that I’m not taking with me.

[@auwalabubakar2254]

Thanks very nice

[@carolinependleton2487]

Kevin-Love your Videos. Question: Does this work from a PC to a Chromebook and vice versa ? We are trying to support a learner with low digital skills remotely. She has a Chromebook and the digital literacy coach has a PC. Thank you

[@cgrcjet]

Do you have to be connected to the internet or can it be through any wifi? I run sound and connect my tablet to a wifi router that is connected to my computer which controls my mixer app. Many times i will not have access to internet. Yes i can control my mixer remotely but i would like to share the screen as i have other plugin apps that im unable to control this way. If i could share the screen then i would be able to control them. Hope that makes sense. I thought if i could somehow connect both computers to the same wifi that is not connected to the internet, maybe i could still share the screen.

[@estehjeruknipis]

thanks kevin, so i can learn english too with your accent

[@Vijay-hv8qo]

Please make a tutorial video on how to use clonadesk.

[@jawadbenabdelkrim]

Thank you

[@ranarayhan8850]

Hi Kevin ... I am new subscriber , You are too good. Can you make any videos about informatica ETL ?

[@asfasfasfasasafsafs]

One of the biggest issue's I have with this Web version is the disabled touchpad option it was veery easy with it..

[@dinaosama5662]

Hi, thanks so much for this very useful video. Can this be used to remotely control a Mac mini that is not connected to a display? Thanks

[@aakashdhruve4021]

hi kevin i have connected to lg oled,i cant find fit to screen option on my tv

[@hleyes]

That’s a great video! Can you tell me how to connect from a Windows PC to a remote iPad? Thanks in advance.

[@salvadorflores]

Thanks Kevin