A PC with the Windows operating system and the Apple ecosystem can be seen to be very far from each other and there is no possibility of interconnection. But the truth is that there are ways to integrate and control a simple Windows computer that anyone can have at home with the iPhone. In this article we tell you everything you need to know to do it.
Prepare the PC to be controlled
In order to remotely control a computer that has Windows, you must first activate the necessary options for it. For security reasons these are always deactivated by default so if you are not going to use this function it is best to have them deactivate. In these situations it is only advisable to activate it in those situations where you want to carry out remote control.
To activate the remote desktop you simply have to follow the following steps:
- Access the properties of the PC.
- Enter the first section called ‘System’.
- In the sidebar at the end you will find the section ‘Remote Desktop’.
- Activate the section that you will find at the beginning.
In this same section of the configuration you will be able to customize the experience such as making the PC visible to private networks or keeping the computer always on so that there are no problems such as turning off in the middle of the remote control. Once this is done, you should have the connection port well pointed. You will find this in the ‘advanced settings’ section at the end. Typically the port of entry is 3389.
Install the necessary tools on the iPhone
Once you have everything ready on the PC, you can go on to configure the iPhone. With this you will carry out absolute control of your computer, being able to open folders, perform internet searches among many other tasks. For this, you will need to have installed the official Microsoft control tool, which is undoubtedly the most reliable as well as the safest that you can have by offering optimal operation.
Added to this is the need to always be connected to an internet network but with caution. The fact of using those networks that are public must be avoided at all costs. We must bear in mind that you will be accessing your computer through an unreliable network that can be used by different hackers to access all your information.
So you can activate the remote control from anywhere
As you already have this application installed, you must configure it. When you run it, you will see that no computer will appear, having to click on the ‘+’ icon in the upper right corner and choose ‘Add PC’. It is important to click on the first option that says ‘PC Name’, where you must enter the local IP address in case you want to use it from your own home. But if you want to be connected from anywhere in the world you will have to enter your public IP address. You can easily find these on Google by entering ‘what is my public IP’.
The next section is dedicated to user accounts. Here you must enter both the email and the password that are linked to your PC. This is ideal in the event that there are different users on your computer and you only want to access one of the specific accounts.
By doing this, the connection with your PC will be ready. You simply have to go to the main view of the application and click on the section that will have been created dedicated to your computer. Clicking on this will start the connection with your computer remotely wherever you are through the input port that is configured. From that moment on, the computer will start flashing and the session will be closed so that you can start it again with your iPhone.
What you can do when controlling your PC from the iPhone
Once the connection has been made, there are many possibilities that open up in your path. You can work from anywhere with your computer. Your finger will become the mouse itself, although other peripherals such as a mouse or keyboard can also be connected. In this way you will be able to use a PC as if you were in front of it when receiving the same answer when making a query of the files or making a query through the internet.
This can be especially useful for using programs that are computer specific and cannot be installed on the iPhone. It is undoubtedly the best use that can be given since you will have the PC hardware and you will only see the transmission of the screen, being able to get all the necessary performance from it.
Problems that may arise
When a connection is made through the internet, different complications can always arise. One of the most common without a doubt is that the link with your PC is not carried out due to the type of connection that is trying to apply. This in most cases is due to the existence of a firewall that is blocking the entry of external connections for your own safety. This can be solved by disabling Windows Defender barriers, while always assuming the risk that something like this may have.
Another obstacle that the remote connection may encounter is that the port is closed. This is something quite common and with a simple solution entering the router’s own configuration and opening the port that we have commented previously, the 3389. From this moment the connection should be satisfactory in most cases as it has allowed itself access to your router. This is something that can happen especially when it comes to making the connection from outside your home.
Other alternatives to the official Microsoft method
In addition to making use of the systems offered by Microsoft, there are also other alternatives. These are not as efficient nor are they internalized in the Windows 10 operating system itself as if it is the case with the Microsoft Connect app. Among them is, how could it be otherwise, Team Viewer, which is mainly used in the field of connection between computers. It also has an application for iPhone in which you can enter the code that appears on your PC as well as the password to access your computer from anywhere and be used without problems.
The second option that can be used is ApowerMirror, which has the limitation of having to be connected to the same WiFi network as the PC. It also has the advantage of being very versatile and easy to use by any user regardless of computer level because it is quite intuitive.
