ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — It can be frustrating if you need to access your computer while you are on the go but a free tool that can let you access it from anywhere.

If you use Google’s Chrome browser, you can log onto your computer from a laptop, a tablet or a phone from anywhere in the world. It’s called Chrome Remote Desktop and it can be a life saver.

Here’s how it works:

Chrome Remote Desktop is a browser extension in the Chrome Store. You’ll need to set this up ahead of time on your home computer or find it in the Chrome Store. You’ll set a passcode to use when you want to connect.

When you’re out and need to access your home computer, open the Chrome browser and enter
remotedesktop.google.com/access.

On a phone or tablet, just open the app. You’ll enter the passcode you set up ahead of time.

It’s a little trickier on a smartphone because of the small screen but you can still do everything
you need on your computer no matter where you are.

I can’t tell you how many times this has bailed me out and I haven’t found much of anything you can’t do on your home computer except turn it on.

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