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Samsung is killing DeX for Windows — suggests Microsoft Phone Link as a replacement
By Zac Bowden published
RIP If you use your Windows PC as a DeX mirror, you'll have to look elsewhere soon.

Microsoft's AirDrop alternative for Android is baked right into Windows 11 — here's how to get it
By Sean Endicott published
Early access The latest optional update for Windows 11 adds the ability to send files from a Windows PC to an Android device through Windows Share.

Streaming Android apps from your phone to your Windows 11 PC just got easier (if you're lucky enough to have the right phone)
By Sean Endicott published
Simple streaming Streaming apps from your Samsung Galaxy smartphone to your PC is now a bit easier, since you don't have to press a button each time you want to stream an app.

Windows 11's new Start menu sidebar for Phone Link is unnecessary and only adds more clutter
By Mauro Huculak published
Opinion Microsoft is building a new sidebar to show mobile devices alongside the Start menu, but I don't believe this is the correct design approach. Here's what I think about this feature.

Did you know Microsoft Copilot can now help manage your text messages? But there's one catch.
By Richard Devine published
AI Microsoft Copilot's latest plugin connects to your smartphone and helps you manage your messages. Here's how to use it.

Microsoft unveils major Windows 11 Start menu upgrade — integrates Phone Link messages and notifications
By Sean Endicott published
link it up Phone Link and Windows 11 are about to get even closer. Microsoft just started testing Phone Link features that let you view notifications and your phone's battery status directly in the Start menu.

Microsoft Phone Link just copied this great feature from the Windows 11 Snipping Tool
By Sean Endicott published
Scanning... Microsoft Phone Link now supports detecting text from images. You can then copy that text for simple pasting into any app you would like.

Microsoft needs to copy this Phone Link trick that pairs your phone and PC seamlessly
By Sean Endicott published
Phone Link The update to Android 14 adds an extra step to cast your phone's screen to your PC through Phone Link, but with a bit of extra work you can remove the additional tap.
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