Your phone may soon be able to shut down or restart your PC with just a couple of taps

Recent discoveries within Microsoft’s Link to Windows app for Android hint at an exciting expansion of its capabilities. The app may soon allow users to restart, shut down, or put their PCs to sleep directly from their mobile devices. Although Microsoft has yet to officially confirm these features, the code unearthed by Windows Latest suggests a significant enhancement in the integration between Link to Windows and Phone Link.

Enhanced Control Over Your PC

Currently, users can lock their PCs using their Android phones, but the new code indicates that additional functionalities are on the horizon. This development promises to streamline the user experience, making it easier to manage PC tasks from a distance.

Moreover, Microsoft is reportedly testing various flyouts and menus designed to facilitate the connection between smartphones and PCs. This effort includes the addition of a section to the Start menu on Windows 11, which could further simplify the interaction between devices.


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