AirDroid is an application that allows Android users to enjoy an over-the-air experience by allowing them to control and manage their Android devices from a web browser.

The app allows pretty much everything. You can transfer files between Android devices and computer. You can read, send, delete or rename SMS’s and even install or uninstall applications. You can do anything from the browser that you would normally do on the phone itself.

Using the tool is very easy. Just install the application and run the app. It will give you an IP address through which you can navigate and manage your Android device. Just insert that IP address in your browser URL field and you can start controlling your Android device.

Features

• Free app.
• Allows users to control devices from browser.
• Manage calls, sms, photos, ringtones, etc.
• Similar tools: TekTrak, LookMobileOnNet, LazyDroid, Wifi Photo Transfer, Android Screencast, and Webkey.

Check out AirDroid @ https://market.android.com/details?id=com.sand.airdroid (By Hammad from TechnicallyDigital)

Chrome Remote Desktop is a browser extension by Google released for Chrome. The extension installs in your browser and generates an authentication code for you to share with others. The person you share the code with must also be using Google Chrome with Chrome Remote Desktop installed. This other person can visit the extension’s options and select the “Access a shared computer” option to connect with your computer after they provide your authentication code. Once the connection has been established, your computer could be controlled remotely by the other person; similarly you will be able to control his computer through your Chrome window.

Features:

• A user-friendly browser tool.
• Compatible with Google Chrome.
• Facilitates remote desktop connection.
• Provides an authentication code for verification.
• Similar tools: WizHelp and QuickScreenShare.
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Check out Chrome Remote Desktop @ chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/gbchcmhmhahfdphkhkmpfmihenigjmpp (by MOin from Urban Savior)

Quick Screen Share is a simple yet effective online web service that helps you instantly share screen activity with friends without having to download any software or extra add-ons. To get started, visit the site and check the “Your Screen” or “Their Screen” option; then enter your name to start the process. Note that you must have Java to make use of this service.

Once this is done, you will be given a URL you can send to the person who’d like to share the screen with you.

As soon as the connection is enabled and controls are shared, your friend will be able to see your screen for remote user support and collaboration. On the other hand if you are sharing their screen a blue box will appear on your screen indicating where your friend’s mouse pointer is. This will show you if they are following your tips properly.

Another noteworthy feature is sharing control of a friend’s computer. After sending them a request for it, you can control a friend’s computer as long as they do not type anything or move their mouse.

So remember to visit “Quick Screen Share” next time you need to help a friend or collaborate with a remote teammate.

Key Features:

• Shares screen activity instantly.
• No registration required.
• Completely free of cost.
• No software downloads required.
• Works with major operating systems.
• Lets you remotely control mouse and keyboard.

Check out Quick Screen Share @ http://quickscreenshare.com (By Umar from AllThatIsApple)

iTeleport is a wonderful iOS application that lets you use your iOS device to remotely control your computer. In addition to controlling your computer, you can use your iPhone or iPad’s display to view apps being run on your computer. Therefore anything you do on your computer, you can view on your iOS device.

By installing the iOS application and iTeleport’s Mac or Windows client you can virtually run apps and files stored on your computer through your iOS device.

iTeleport features remarkable responsiveness even over 3G connections. The app can be run on iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad running version 3.0 or later of iOS. You can get the app from the iTunes store for $24.99.

Features:

• A user-friendly phone app.
• Compatible with iOS devices.
• Lets you remotely control your computer.
• Works for Mac and Windows.
• Lets you remotely run apps and access computer files.

Check out iTeleport @ http://www.iteleportmobile.com (By Umar from AllthatIsApple)

After you install the app and create a TekTrak account online you can use it in various ways. The online account lets you track your phone’s location, ring it remotely, lock/unlock the phone, wipe off the data, and more. TrekTrak allows you 2 free uses i.e. you can login and use all services twice for free. To get more uses you will either have to opt for their premium services or refer friends to start using the app.

Features:

• A user-friendly phone application.
• Lets you track your phone.
• Protects your phone data remotely.
• Lets you ring your phone and lock it remotely.
• Similar tools: LazyDroid, Wifi Photo Transfer, Android Screencast, and Webkey.

Check out TekTrak Mobile Security @ https://market.android.com/details?id=com.tektraklite (By Umar from AllThatIsApple)

ISL is a great way to provide remote technical support to your clients. If your client has already initiated a session, all you need to do is join using the code they provided. You can then view their screen, walk them through various functionalities and even text chat with them.

If you are creating a new session, you will need to have a valid ISL Online account which has a completely free 15 day trial but charges a nominal monthly fee after that. You will also need to install the ISLAlwaysOn application on the computer you want to access remotely.

ISL even works from behind a firewall, allows you to switch between multiple monitors, automatically adjusts your screen resolution, lets you remotely control the keyboard and mouse, reboot the computer and perform pretty much most of the tasks that you can do when by your computer. The connection is completely secure with an AES 256 encryption.

It is sad that the remote access feature only works on Windows based machines, but the plethora of features this app offers makes it a great tool.

Features:

• Provide remote support to clients using your iPhone.
• Remotely control your Windows based PC.
• Control keyboard/mouse and run commands.
• Adjusts screen resolution and lets you switch between monitors.
• Secure connection with 256 bit encryption.

Download ISLLight app from iTunes and accompanied software from ISL

LookMobileOnNet lets you install an Android application and then connect your Facebook account with it. You can then visit the LookMobileOnNet website through a computer browser and connect with it through your Facebook account. Through the online account you will be able to view the phone call information, text messages, and contact information on your Android phone.

Features:

• Remotely access your android phone.
• Compatible with Android 2.2 and later.
• Lets you remotely access your phone’s call information, messages, and contact information.
• Similar tools: LazyDroid, Wifi Photo Transfer, Android Screencast, and Webkey.

Check out LookMobileOnNet @ www.lookmobileon.net/login.html (By Umar from TechCityInc)

JumiOne is an iOS application sized at 5.6MB and compatible with the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad running iOS 3.0 or later. The app works over Wi-Fi, 3G, or Edge and supports various types of remote control tasks. In addition to remote desktop, the app can be used to stream webcam feeds from your computer to your phone. Multiple computers can be connected with JumiOne and you can view multiple webcam feeds.

Other than these features, JumiOne offers games and the ability to control your desktop iTunes and WinAmp through your iPhone.

Features:

• A user-friendly phone app.
• Compatible with iOS devices.
• Lets you remotely control your computer.
• Streams webcam feeds from your computer.
• Lets you play games.
• Lets you remotely control your desktop music player.
• Supports connections to multiple computers.
• Similar tools: LazyDroid and Teevox.

Check out JumiOne @ itunes.apple.com/us/app/jumione-desktop-remote-keyboard/id364938822?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4# (By Umar from TechCityInc)

There are a bunch of things that you can do with your phone via the LazyDroid Web Desktop app. You can send SMS, handle calls, access your contacts, access the camera, view your phone screen remotely, access the phone sensors, see and check the phone clipboard, and manage your phone’s files. To use it, you need to run the app and take note of the local web server displayed on the screen, and input it in the web browser where you can access the app’s web desktop interface. You may also connect your phone using a USB and leave the app running in the background to continue accessing your phone.

The current app version is still in beta RC1, so you may still find some bugs every now and then. However, it is still worth a try if you need this type of utility.

Features:

• Access your phone remotely on your computer.
• Uses a web desktop interface.
• Access your phone using the internet or via USB.
• Send SMS.
• Manage calls.
• Access your contacts, files, phone sensors, camera, phone clipboard, and phone screen.
• Similar Tools: Wifi Photo Transfer, Android Screencast, and Webkey.

Check out LazyDroid @ https://market.android.com/details?id=com.MarcelloAlbano.LazyDroidServer&rdid=com.MarcelloAlbano.LazyDroidServer

Each computer that you want to control should have a Remote Utilities server module installed, and activated with a valid license key. To simply view the contents of this remote computer, you can install a Remote Utilities Viewer module on any machine. The software allows you to perform almost all the functions on the remote computer including restarting or shutting down the machine, transferring files from remote PC to local PC or vice versa, gathering of software and hardware data, remote installation of software, editing the registry on the remote PC and even managing the task manager.

You can also access the command line and even transmit the audio and video content from the remote computer including content through a webcam or microphone. If you are using the software for troubleshooting a remote PC, the chat feature will come in real handy. Every activity you do on the remote machine is also stored in a log for later viewing.

The built-in “Internet -ID” feature allows you to bypass firewalls. It is also an excellent tool to use if you run a small organization and need to control all the connected PCs remotely for centralized management.

This remote control software is not free but right now they are giving away 20 RUT Classic product keys to our readers. To take advantage of these licenses please leave comment on this post (using your email address).

Features:

• Remotely view and control a computer easily.
• Transfer files, play sounds and video and install programs.
• Restart/Shutdown the remote machine from your own PC.
• Text chat with the remote user and control their task manager.

Visit RemoteUtilities @ www.remoteutilities.com