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Chrome Remote Desktop mentions (94)

• Has anyone successfully used your Chromebook just to remote to your regular pc when traveling?

  This works pretty well with Chrome Remote Desktop. Source: 6 months ago

• Show HN: Another way to use an old tablet as an extra screen

  When I had to work on my desktop but had to watch some educational videos on the side I just used https://remotedesktop.google.com/. - Source: Hacker News / 8 months ago

• ChromeOS is Linux with Google’s desktop environment

  They do, but for the googlers I know it's just as a thin client for their remote desktop software (https://remotedesktop.google.com/). - Source: Hacker News / 8 months ago

• Is it possible to run remote Access sofrwares via steamdeck?

  I use ipvanish on steamdeck for pirating movies and shows. I also use google https://remotedesktop.google.com/ to control my work computer without having to to go through windows l2tp vpn or cisco anyconnect. You just need a a browser plugin on the pc you want to control called Chrome Remote Desktop. Source: 12 months ago

• Remote control of a Chromebook to give someone support?

  I help my mom all the time. She just bring up https://remotedesktop.google.com/ and then select the option to get help to generate a code. You just need to use chrome browser on another machine and enter the code. You should get a pop up asking for permission. Once approved you should be able to remotely control the Chromebook. Source: about 1 year ago

Near Lock mentions (3)

• Can I lock my Mac when an AirTag moves away from it?

  There are ways to do this with an iPhone and/or Apple Watch. Near Lock is one option. Source: almost 2 years ago

• An app that locks the mac if it hasn't detected your face in 3 minutes.

  I don't think such an app exists, but maybe Near Lock comes in handy: https://nearlock.me/. Source: almost 2 years ago

• Alternative to Near Lock !

  I've been trying for over a year to find an app that unlock my Hackintosh (and MBP) with my phone or other blueprint when I get near it (and lock it when I walk away). I have a Whoop band so an Apple Watch isn't an option right now (until they add BP monitoring and my Whoop sub runs out at least). I found Near Lock and nearly cried with joy. Not only was it exactly what I wanted, it looked slick‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎‏‏‎­too.... Source: over 2 years ago