72 PCWorld JUNE 2022REVIEWS
C
hrome Remote Desktop is the
most obvious remote desktop
solution for most users, and, as
far as we know, the only solution
for Chromebooks. It’s easy to use, it covers
the basics including file transfers, and it
offers both fixed remote control and one-off
screen sharing for those don’t share your
Google. It’s available on any operating
system that supports Chrome, including iOS
and Android.Chrome Remote Desktop has some
limitations that will affect pros, but none that
will significantly impact the majority of users.INSTALLATION AND DESIGN
There are two ways to use Chrome Remote
Desktop: by adding clients to your account
and defining permanent PINs for anytime
access, or by having helpees generate a
one-time access code for a single screen-
sharing (with control) session.Chrome Remote Desktop:
Free, versatile remote access
for Google-ites
This browser-based app supports numerous platforms, and is the only
solution we know of for Chrome OS. BY JON L. JACOBIIMAGE: SFIO CRACHO/SHUTTERSTOCK