Umi Super Smartphone Giveaway! [3 Phones]

Umi Super Smartphone Giveaway! [3 Phones]

The UMi Super might not be a well established brand, but for those looking to get as many extras thrown in as possible while still paying $179, there’s really no better alternative. 

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There will be 3 phones and 3 winners selected!

Delete My Facebook Account Permanently

What's the difference between deactivating and deleting my account?

You can deactivate or delete your account at any time.

You may deactivate your account for any number of temporary reasons. This option gives you the flexibility to leave and come back whenever you want. If you deactivate your account:

• People won’t be able to see the information on your Timeline on Facebook.
• People on Facebook will not be able to search for you.
• Some information, like messages you sent, may still be visible to others.
• We save the information in your account (ex: friends, photos, interests), just in case you want to come back to Facebook at some point. If you choose to reactivate your account, the information on your profile will be there when you come back.

If you permanently delete your account:

• You will not be able to regain access to your account.
• Some of the things you do on Facebook aren’t stored in your account. For example, a friend may still have messages from you even after you delete your account. That information remains after you delete your account.
• It may take up to 90 days to delete all of the things you've posted, like your photos, status updates or other data stored in backup systems. While we are deleting this information, it is inaccessible to other people using Facebook.
• Copies of some material (ex: log records) may remain in our database for technical reasons. When you delete your account, this material is disassociated from any personal identifiers.

You can deactivate your account temporarily and choose to come back whenever you want.

To deactivate your account:

1. Click the account menu at the top right of any Facebook page
2. Select Settings
3. Click Security in the left column
4. Choose Deactivate your account then follow the steps to confirm

If you deactivate your account your profile won’t be visible to other people on Facebook and people won’t be able to search for you. Some information, such as messages you sent to friends, may still be visible to others.

If you’d like to come back to Facebook anytime after you’ve deactivated your account, you can reactivate your account by logging in with your email and password. Your profile will be restored in its entirety (ex: friends, photos and interests). Remember that you'll need to have access to the login email address for your account to reactivate it.

If you can't get into your account, you can reset your password.

To permanently delete your account:

Permanently deleting your account means you won't ever be able to reactivate or retrieve any of the content or information you've added. If you'd like to permanently delete your account with no option for recovery, please contact us.

 

 

 

 

I didn't reactivate my account but I got an email from Facebook saying that I did.

If you got an email saying your account's been reactivated and you didn't request this, it's possible that another person attempted to log into your account using your email address and password. We recommend that you reset your password.

You should also make sure that any email addresses associated with your account are secure. Remember that anyone who can read your email can probably also access your Facebook account.

 

 

 

 

How do I permanently delete my account?

If you don't think you'll use Facebook again, you can request to have your account permanently deleted. Please keep in mind that you won't be able to reactivate your account or retrieve anything you've added. Before you do this, you may want to download a copy of your info from Facebook. Then, if you'd like your account permanently deleted with no option for recovery, log into your account and let us know.

When you delete your account, people won't be able to see it on Facebook. It may take up to 90 days from the beginning of the deletion process to delete all of the things you've posted, like your photos, status updates or other data stored in backup systems. While we are deleting this information, it is inaccessible to other people using Facebook.

Some of the things you do on Facebook aren’t stored in your account. For example, a friend may still have messages from you even after you delete your account. That information remains after you delete your account.

 

 

 

Can I remove the account of a friend or family member who's medically incapacitated?

If your friend or family member is irreversibly mentally or physically unable to maintain their Facebook account, we may be able to help you remove it.

• For a child under 13: We require our members to be at least 13 years old. If you believe there is a child under the age of 13 using Facebook, please report the account to us.
• For someone over 13: Please submit a request here. We'll review the information you provide and let you know what action we can take. Keep in mind this form should only be used to report medically incapacitated users. Learn what to do if you've lost access to your account, or how to report a hacked account or deceased user.

Note: We don't consider someone who is in rehab or prison to be incapacitated. If you're a member of law enforcement and would like to report someone on Facebook who is currently imprisoned, please submit a request.

 

 

 

How can I opt out of receiving invitation or reminder emails from Facebook?

If you have an account:

• Go to your notification settings
• Click Edit next to the notification types you want to receive and make sure the appropriate boxes are checked

You can also follow the unsubscribe link instructions located at the bottom of any email message from Facebook.

If you don't have a Facebook account, you can opt out of receiving emails from Facebook by clicking the link at the bottom of any invitation email. Doing so will put your email address on a "Do not Email" list.

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Rs. 999 Cool VR 1x VR Headset from CoolPad

CoolPad launched their first VR headset called the CoolPad Cool VR 1x in the Indian markets for Rs. 999. This VR headset will go on sale exclusively on Amazon on 24th. It is compatible with most CoolPad smartphones.

You can use this with any smartphone with screen size 4.7 inches to 5.7 inches, for better experience the screen resolution should be 720p or above. The Cool VR 1x gives 95 to 100 degree wide viewing angle.

This VR also comes with adjustable lenses to change the focal length and distance for better viewing experience. The Cool VR 1x headset will work with Coolpad Note 3/ Lite / Plus and CoolPad Max. It will go on sale tomorrow on Amazon for Rs. 999.

Body is made of plastic, looks like of a good quality and there is head strap too for comfort. Do note that for actual VR experience your smartphone should have Gyro sensors.

Moto G4 goes official price in India is Rs. 12499

Motorola has launched the Moto G4 in India, and it will be available on Amazon tonight for Rs. 12,499. As expected the price of Moto G4 in India is lower than Moto G4 Plus. On the G4, finger print sensor is missing and primary camera is of 13MP resolution

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Moto G4 features and specifications

Display and Processor

The G4 is powered by qualcomm snapdragon 617 MSM8952 octa core processor clocked at a 1.5GHz coupled with Adreno 405 GPU. Screen is 5.5 inches TFT LCD supporting 1920 x 1080p resolution and also protected with corning gorilla glass 3 protection.

Memory, storage and OS

IThis handset is loaded with 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM. Users can use 128GB micro SD card via the micro SD card slot. Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow runs out of the box.

Camera

Primary camera is 13MP with f/2.0 aperture, it can shoot FHD videos at 30fps and slow motion videos too. Front camera is a 5MP shooter with wide angle lens and f/2.2 aperture.

Other features and battery

4G LTE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS. Sensor – accelerometer, gyro, proximity and light. G4 comes with 3000 mAh non-removable battery that as per Motorola will last for 24 hours (mixed usage).

Moto G4 Price in India

It is priced at Rs. 12,499 will go on sale tonight on Amazon.in in black and white colour options.

Noble Skiodo 48 inch full HD LED TV launched for Rs. 28499

Noble Skiodo Company (USA) has launched 48 inch LED TV with 1920 x 1080p resolution for Rs. 28,499 in India. Key highlight is taht this LED TVcomes with MHL for mobile connectivity that will allow users to stream content from their mobile onto the big screen.

Noble Skiodo products come with 1 year onsite warranty – they have 202 service TPs, 141 service CRCs, 40 service depots and 38 service branches. This 48 inch FHD TV model 50MS48N01 comes with 1080p resolution – 16:9 aspect ratio and 300000:1 contrast ratio.

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There is built in MHL to share media files from other devices on to this Big TV, built in Bluetooth, Amplifier for external speakers, 12Wx2 sound output, VGA port, 2x USB ports, 2x HDMI ports and built in games. All this packed into a sleek body.

32 inch HD TV is also available for Rs. 11,499.
32 inch Smart HD TV is priced at Rs. 14,490.
40 inch FHD TV for Rs. 17,990.
48 inch FHD Smart TV for Rs. 29,990.

OPPO A37

Oppo A37 features and specifications

Display and Processor

A37 sports a 5 inch IPS screen supporting 1280 x 720 pixels resolution using 2.5D curved glass and protected with gorilla glass 4. Inside the hood it houses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 quad core processor clocked at 1.2GHz coupled with Adreno 306 GPU.

Memory, storage and OS

Dual SIM OPPO A37 is loaded with 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM. There is a separate micro SD card slot that supports up to 128GB external cards. Color OS 3.0 over Android 5.1 runs out of the box.

Camera

Primary camera is of 8MP resolution, auto focus, 5P lens, f/2.2 and with LED flash support. Front camera is fixed focus, 4P lens and with an f/2.2 aperture. The camera can shoot FHD videos.

Key features

4G LTE with VoLTE,  3G, 2G, OTG supported, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS.

OPPO A37 Price in India

A37 price in India is Rs. 12,990 it

HTC 10 International Giveaway

HTC 10 International Giveaway!

Test your luck in this week's Sunday Giveaway and you could win yourself a brand new HTC 10!
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A big congratulations to last week’s winner of the Galaxy S7 Edge giveaway: MD Siddad. (Bangladesh). Enjoy your new S7 Edge!

YOUR 7 apps are killing your mobile battery

Ever find yourself thinking how it’s possible to completely drain your battery within a matter of hours, even after the device has been charging all night?
There are loads of different reasons as to why our batteries aren’t lasting. Whether it’s keeping our Wi-Fi activated while out of the house, or having the brightness of our screens on full tilt, we’ve all become aware of what the sources of the problem are. But, what about the apps you use?
Well, it may surprise you that many of the most popular apps on the market are to blame for your low battery life, but which ones are the worst? We’ve put together 7 apps which are the worst for draining your battery.

How to use this article:

We strongly recommend to follow as many of these instructions as you can, in order to start making the most of your battery. It may not be necessary for you to apply all of the changes listed, however if you find that your battery is still not lasting long enough after adjusting a few, you may want to think about applying all of them.

1. Facebook

It may not come as a surpise that Facebook is one of the worst apps for draining your battery. Facebook is constantly requesting information from your device, however it no longer automatically updates itself as it used to (this consumed A LOT of battery even when you wern’t using the app during the day).
First of all, make sure you have the most recent version of the app installed on your device. At the end of 2015, Facebook discovered an error in their apps that was consuming much more battery than was necessary. Facebook found a solution to this problem in October 2015, so double check to make sure you at least have that version.
Using Facebook on a daily basis? It’s normal, but make sure you close the app when you’re not using it, in order to prevent it from working in the background. To do this, you must go into the settings of your device and look for the section that allows apps to automatically update in the background. To do this on iPhone, go to Settings > General > Update Apps in the Background, and disable the Facebook option.
Many people are also finding that they are not just saving battery, but mobile data, simply by deleting the app completely and using the web version through their mobile’s internet browser.

2. Candy Crush Saga

This game might ring a few bells, as it’s the most downloaded mobile game in the world – ever. Many people believe that the aim of the game is to eliminate rows of candy, but actually, Candy Crush’s ulterior motive is to wipe out your battery completely.
Like most mobile games from King, Candy Crush has the ability to drain your battery while it’s in the background, as the game has to connect to the server every now and then to establish how much time is left and how many lives you have.
So how can you prevent Candy Crush from killing your battery? Well, it’s easy – you need to get into the habit of closing down the app completely while not using the game.

3. WhatsApp Messenger

Just like Facebook, WhatsApp is always running, and always waiting for someone to send you a messaage. The more social activity you have, the faster it’ll eat into your battery – it’s logical right?
So, how can you stop it from being so aggressive? Well, as with Facebook, simply by configuring its function to stop working in the background will save you a ton of data and battery. Why not start making use of WhatsApp’s PC/Mac version?
If you fancy a change, why not check out why many people are turning to WhatsApp’s biggest rival Telegram right here.

4. Twitter

How many times are you Tweeting per day? If it’s a lot, then yes, Twitter’s official app is not the best thing for your battery.
So what can you do? Well, luckily, there are many alternatives to the official app, such as Twidere, Plume and HootSuite, that don’t use as much data and battery as the Twitter app. One of the best, hassle-free options is to simply start using Twitter through your mobile internet browser.
If you’re not quite ready to give up the app, you can also prevent it from working in the background (in your device’s settings), and by also making sure the app is closed when not in use.

5. Skype

There are some reports that indicate that the Skype app can actually use up to 30% of your mobile battery each day, simply because it always has to run in the background just in case anyone calls or sends you a message.
There are many guides on the internet that suggest that it’s best to remove the app completely, opting instead for the call features that Facebook and WhatsApp have to offer. Like the other apps, it’s also possible to stop Skype from working in the background, however you may possibly miss calls and messages as you won’t be able to receive the notifcations. As not many people use Skype for instant messaging anymore, this is possibly a viable and easy option.

6. Google Maps

Any GPS application can cause your battery status to plummet in record time because the apps need to constantly connect to their servers in order to locate you on the go. This time, we need to use our common sense in order to save our batteries.
When looking for how to get from A to B, and you already know where you’re going before you set off, plan your route and take a screen shot of the directions or map if need be, before closing the application completely.
Another solution is to not allow the app to use location services. Yes, this may seem a bit contradictory, however if you’re trying to find directions for somewhere in your home city, you’ll at least have a rough idea of where you are, and where you’re going to. If you’re really lost, it takes a few seconds to activate the location services to quickly find your way.

7. Spotify

Spotify is the world’s most popular music-streaming service. “Streaming” is never good for any battery – and many of you will have already experienced drastic battery loss if using the app on a daily basis. There are two solutions that could rectify your battery usage while using Spotify, but to find out which one works best for you, you’ll have to experiment with both.
a) Choose to listen to your music using lower quality audio. Of course, the sound won’t be the same, but if you’ve got a long journey ahead, you’ll be glad of the extra time this will provide you.
b) Activate the Offline Mode option on your favorite playlists or albums. Yes, this will consume some of your device’s internal memory, however you will no longer be streaming the audio. You can also deactivate it easily when you’re done.
Apps don’t just affect our battery consumption – they can also eat into our mobile data allowance, meaning that many of us can’t make it to the end of the month without having to request or pay for more data from our mobile providers.

About 7200 OnePlus 3 units imported, per unit price Rs. 22858

OnePlus will be launching their next flagship model on 14th June 2016, the price will be unveiled then, but taking clue from the Zauba Import data it seems that the OnePlus 3 could be priced at around Rs. 25K. 

As per Zauba Import data, about 7200 OnePlus 3 units have been imported into India on 9th June 2016. It’s the 64GB ROM version and the per unit price is Rs. 22,858. This OnePlus 3 handset will be powered by snapdragon 820 – there are already few handsets selling / just launched using Snapdragon 820 chipset with price tag under Rs. 25,000.

OP 3 is a dual SIM smartphone sporting a 5 inch screen with FHD resolution and loaded with 3GB/4GB RAM and optional 32GB / 64GB storage (Rumored specifications). We will have to wait and see what the official OnePlus 3 price will be, but most likely it could be within Rs. 20K to Rs. 25K range.

Lenovo Phab 2, Phab 2 Plus and Phab 2 Pro announced

At the Tech World 2016 event Lenovo launched the Phab 2, Phab 2 Plus and the Phab 2 Pro phablets. The Phab 2 is priced at $199, Phab 2 Plus at $299 and the Phab 2 Pro is priced at $499. These phablets will be rolled out globally in month of September 2016.

Phab 2 features and specifications

This dual SIM (Hybrid) Phablet sports a 6.4 inch screen with HD resolution. It is powered by MT8735 MediaTek quad core clocked at a 1.3GHz with Mali T720 GPU. There is 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM with 128GB micro SD card support, running marshmallow with Vibe UI.

On the back there is a 13MP camera with flash and 5MP camera on the front. Weight is 225 grams and other features are 4G LTE, WiFi (dual band), GPS, BT 4.0, Dolby Atmos and triple mic. A 4050 mAh battery powers up this smartphone.

Lenovo Phab 2 is priced at $199 (Rs. 13K approx).

Lenovo Phab 2 Plus features and specifications

This handset is also loaded with same features as seen on the Phab 2, there are however few differences – Phab 2 Plus comes with 6.4 inch screen with 1920 x 1080p resolution with 2.5D curved glass. Front camera is 8MP and on rear there are dual 13MP lens with f/2.0 aperture. There is finger print sensor too.

Lenovo Phab 2 Plus is priced at $299 (Rs. 20K).

Lenovo Phab 2 Pro features and specifications

This unique phablet comes with 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM and 128GB external SD card support. Screen is 6.4 inches with 2560 x 1440 pixels resolution along with 2.5D curved glass. Inside the hood the Phab 2 Pro is using Snapdragon 652 octa core processor with Adreno 510 GPU.

A 16MP PDAF camera, tracking camera and depth camera is packed on the back supports motion tracking sensors for Tango 3D mapping technology (first smartphone to come with Tango enabled). Front camera is an 8MP shooter. Other features are 4G, WiFi (dual band), finger print sensor, 4050 mAh battery, Dolby Atmos, BT 4.0 and GPS.

Lenovo Phab 2 Pro is priced at $499 (Rs. 33K approx).

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LeEco Le 2 and Le Max2 Launched, price starts from Rs. 11999 coming soon

LeEco will be launching new handsets in the Indian markets. The LeEco Le 2, Le 2 pro and probably Le Max 2. I am here at the launch event and will be updating this page as and when I get the information.

LeEco Le 2 features

This handset is powered by snapdragon 652 octa core processor. Le 2 sports a 5.5 inch FHD screen and packed with 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM eMMC5.1, 16MP camera, 8MP front  and 4G LTE support. There is a finger print sensor too. Apart from the 3.5mm audio jack users can also use CDLA Type C earphone, the decoder is incorporated into the earphone itself for lossless audio via Type C port.

The Le 2 handset gets power from a 3000 mAh battery with fast charging capabilities. Other features are 4G LTE, VoLTE, 3G, 2G, GPS, WiFi and Bluetooth 4.1. Weight is 153 grams.

LeEco Le Max2 features

This handset comes with 5.7 inch super retina screen with Quad HD resolution. It houses the Snapdragon 820 quad core processor at 2.15GHz packed with 6GB RAM, 64GB ROM, 21MP primary camera and ultra finger print sensor. Key features are global 4G LTE, VoLTE, 3G, 2G, WiFi dual band, Bluetooth and GPS. LeMax2 gets power from a 3100 mAh battery supports dual mode charging. Weight is 185 grams.

LeECO Le 2 price in India is Rs. 11,999.

Type C CDLA Headphones Rs. 1990.

LeECO Le Max2 price in India is Rs. 22,999 with 4GB RAM. Max2 with 6GB RAM is priced at Rs. 29,999.

Available from 20th June on Flipkart and LeMall.com.

An iPhone case that allows you to run Android

Nick Lee is tired of hearing the same tired Android vs iOS argument. Unlike most of us, he didn’t just write the other side off as an idiot, he did something about it.

Lee, the CTO of mobile development firmTendigi, spent some 45 hours building a case that got around some of the technical limitations of the iPhone that prevented developers from running third-party code. Specifically, the language in the developer guidelines that rejects snippets forcing apps to install or launch executable code.

Known for another recent hack where heinstalled Windows 95 on an Apple Watch, Lee is no stranger to doing weird things just to say he did them. The newest hack, however, came from an interest to end the mobile operating system battle once and for all and give users a feature neither offers — choice of which operating system to run.

“The main inspiration was the intense feelings Android and iOS users have about each other,” Lee told TNW.  “I said to myself— ‘What if you could have it all on one device?'”

Lee’s case is a plug and play solution that allows iPhone owners to run Android, mostly due to its open source nature and relative ease in working with new hardware (more about the build here). Now, when you want iOS, you can run the phone as normal, but if you’d prefer to switch to an Android build, you simply plug the case in, and voila… Android

• The case, however, is a bit bulky and obviously not for consumers — think of it as a proof of concept. The bulk of the case is mostly from the need to fit nearly an entireother phone — or at least its components — in order to skirt Apple’s rules about third-party executable code. In essence, the case uses the iPhone as a control device and screen, while the processing is handled by separate components.

While you can’t go out and purchase this mobile OS anomaly just yet, Lee did tell us that he could be convinced to build a sleeker consumer version if there was interest.

We’re certain there will be.

Honor 4X Flash Sale on June 8 @12 PM

Honor 4X

Super all-round performance

• BSI 13MP Camera
• 3000mAh Battery
• Dual 4G SIM Slot
• 13.97 cm 720 IPS HD Display
• 2GB RAM

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Coolpad Note 3 Lite Limited Gold Edition available from 9th June for Rs. 7499

If you are planning to buy the Coolpad Note 3 Lite, watch out for the Limited Gold Edition that will be made available on 9^th June 2016 on Amazon for Rs. 7,499. The company revealed that they have already sold around 5 lakh Note 3 Lite smartphones in the Indian markets.
To celebrate their success, Coolpad will be rolling out limited edition Gold colored Coolpad Note 3 Lite this month. The features / specifications are the same. Note 3 Lite is using MediaTek MT6735 quad core chipset running Lollipop over a 5 inch HD screen.
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This dual SIM handset comes with 3GB RAM, 16GB ROM and 32GB micro SD support. On the rear there is a 13MP camera with flash and on the front there is a fixed focus camera with a 5MP resolution.

Other features are 4G LTE, 3G, 2G, Finger Print sensor, GPS, WiFi and Bluetooth. Note 3 Lite comes with a 2500 mAh non-removal battery.
The Gold Edition (Limited stock) Coolpad Note 3 Lite will be available for Rs. 7,499 on Amazon from 9^th June.

Flipkart updates return policy from 30 days to 10 days

Amazon recently updated its return policy and now Flipkart is doing the same. Flipkart had a return policy of 30 days that has now been changed (reduced) to 10 days. Now this new policy is applicable for top selling products only.
I am sure many of you might have already bought products from Flipkart and everyone at some point of time might have returned the products for whatever reasons. Once you buy a product from Flipkart you get 30 days to return it and get replacement, other product option or your money back.

Now for top selling products the replacement policy will be 10 days instead of 30 days applicable for Mobile phones, books and other electronic items. Product categories like fashion accessories, watches clothes etc will still come with the 30 days return policy.

Though 30 days return was a good option, I guess  many buyers misused it, especially in the Mobile segment. People were buying the handset and then returning it for another unit / model, thanks to new handsets being launched almost every week.

If you shop a lot on Flipkart do note that the return policy will soon change  to 10 days for top selling products

InFocus Buddy Notebook with 2GB RAM, Celeron powered for Rs. 14999

Infocus has launched the Buddy Notebook that houses the Celeron 2.6GHz processor running Windows 10 out of the box. This Notebook is packed with 2GB RAM and 32GB ROM, the price is just Rs. 14,999.

InFocus Buddy Notebook features and specifications

The Buddy Notebook is powered by 2.6GHz Intel Celeron Processor (Intel Braswell CPU N3050) with 2GB DDR3L RAM and 32GB eMMC storage. Users can add up to 256GB SSD internal storage if required. This Notebook is running Windows 10 (64 Bit) with Cortana.

InFocus Buddy Notebook is using Fan Less silent architecture for noiseless performance. It’s using a 13.3 inch screen that supports HD resolution – 1366×768 pixels, supports eDP. Weight with battery is 1.6Kg and thickness is 18mm. Other features are WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, 2x USB 3.0 ports, SD card slot, HDMI port, Webcam, Click pad with multi-finger support, Fullsize Chiclet Keyboard with Power Key and Microphone / 2x 1W speakers.


On a full charge you can expect around 8 hours of battery life. The InFocus Buddy Notebook is exclusively available on Snapdeal for Rs. 14,999 in Gold and Silver color options.

Nexus 6P International Giveaway

Nexus 6P International Giveaway!

One lucky winner will win a brand new Nexus 6P in this week's Sunday Giveaway
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one plus 3 is coming and you get VR FOR Rs.1 today and on 7th june

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Use Chrome Remote Desktop to Access Your Computer Anywhere

While I love the long battery life and easy portability of my new Chromebook, sometimes I just need to access my Mac or PC. To get that done, I’ve been using Chrome Remote Desktop to turn my Chromebook into a terminal for my other machines. That’s a huge help to me, but Chrome can do a lot more, connecting Macs and PCs without a Chrome OS intermediary and providing an easy way for a trusted friend to gain remote access to your computer when you need a little tech support.

In this tutorial, I'll walk you through how Chrome Remote desktop works, and how you can use it to remotely access your PC or Mac no matter where you are.

A Word on Security

Making your computer accessible remotely might sounds like a security risk, but it's actually quite safe. Chrome Remote Desktop is protected by a PIN when used among your own computers and is dependent on an Access Code when opening up your computer to another user. Only you know your PIN, and theAccess Code expires at the end of the Remote Assistance session. An unused code will expire after a few minutes if it’s not used, providing further protection, so you can feel quite safe using Chrome Remote Desktop to remotely access your computer. Plus, the entire remote session is AES encrypted over a secure SSL connection, so your data's as safe as your computer itself.

With that, let's get started.

1. Get Chrome Remote Desktop

Step 1

Sign into Google. You need to be logged in to initiate or participate in any screen sharing or remote access sessions.

Step 2

Locate Chrome Remote Desktop in the Chrome Web Store. Click the +Free button to add Chrome Remote Desktop to your computer.

Add Chrome Remote Desktop to Chrome.

Step 3

Confirm the Chrome Remote Desktop download and allow it access to your computer.

Confirm that you want to download Chrome Remote Desktop.

Step 4

Find Chrome Remote Desktop in the Chrome App Launcher, and click the icon to open the app in Chrome.

Locate Chrome Remote Desktop in Chrome App Launcher.

2. Remote Assistance

There are two ways to use Chrome Remote Desktop, for user-to-user screen sharing or to access your own computer from another machine.

Use Chrome Remote Desktop to access your own computers or let a friend share your screen.

User-to-user screen sharing allows a friend to access your computer, best used to provide technical support. Remote Assistance briefly connects one user to another’s computer inside a Chrome browser tab. If you need a hand with a computer problem or think you can help out a friend having trouble, Remote Assistance can make it a lot easier.

Step 1

Click Get Started under Remote Assistance.

Step 2

To make your computer available to another user, click Share. If you’re going to control a shared computer, click Access.

Share your computer or access another user's desktop.

Step 3

Chrome Remote Desktop will display an Access Code to the sharing computer. Enter the Access Code on the computer that will control the sharing computer.

Generate a new access code each time you want to share your computer.

Enter your friend's access code to takeover your friend's desktop.

Step 4

Chrome will display a notification to the sharing computer, letting the user know who has access. ClickStop Sharing to end the session.

End the session at any time.

Step 5

The shared computer’s desktop will appear in the accessing computer’s browser tab. The remote desktop may be distorted or set to a different resolution, so adjust how the shared desktop is displayed. Shrink it to fit in the browser or expand it to fill the screen.

Adjust how the connected desktop is displayed.

Click Disconnect to end the session. The user on the other end will receive a notification that the computers have been disconnected.

3. Access Your Computers

Add your computers to Chrome Remote Desktop to be able to access them from anywhere. One computer will act as a terminal to access any other computer connected to your Google account. Use your laptop to get at files or even applications on your desktop when you’re away from home.

Step 1

Click Get Started under My Computers.

Step 2

Begin adding your computers by clicking Enable Remote Connections.

Click Enable Remote Connections.

Step 3

Chrome will start downloading the Chrome Remote Desktop Host Installer.

Allow Chrome to download the Installer.

Once the download is complete, open the package installer and follow the instructions on screen.

Allow the installer to add the host to your computer.

Step 4

Create a PIN of at least six digits. The PIN will be required to access your computer from another location.

Create a secure PIN.

Tip: If your computer sleeps when idle, it will not be available to connect with Chrome Remote Desktop. Make sure your power management settings keep your computer up and awake so you can access it when necessary.

Make sure your computer doesn't go to sleep before you can connect.

Step 5

Chrome Remote Desktop Host Preferences will prompt you for a PIN. Enter the PIN you just created and click Enable. In Mac OS X, find this window again in System Preferences.

Enter the PIN you just created.

Step 6

Repeat the connection process on all computers to which you would like access. Each computer will appear under My Computers in Chrome Remote Desktop as it is added.

Select a computer to access.

Click the X icon to the right of each computer’s name to remove it from Chrome Remote Desktop. Clicking the Pencil icon allows you to rename your computers. Any changes will be reflected within a few seconds in Chrome Remote Desktop on all of your machines.

Step 7

To connect, click the name of the computer you will be accessing. Again, the desktop of the remote computer will appear in the browser tab of the local computer. Click Stop Sharing or Disconnect from either computer to end the session.

Chrome will notify you when the session ends.

Tip: Chromebooks can only access other computers. You can’t use Chrome Remote Desktop to access a Chromebook, but a Chromebook makes a great terminal for a Mac or PC.

Conclusion

Chrome’s already a pretty great browser, and the tons of extensions and apps available as add-ons just make it better. Chrome Remote Desktop may be one of the best, giving users remote access just about everywhere to other computers running Chrome. Anyone can set up easy-to-use screen sharing and get help with technical problems from friends.

If you have any trouble using Chrome remote desktop, be sure to let us know in the comments and we'd be glad to help you out.