Google created the Drive online storage service to benefit users who wanted to access their files from various computers instantly. The cloud service for Drive is fantastic, and the web apps which allow you to run certain files from it make accessing your files from anywhere simple. As organised as you can be with Drive, it can be problematic if you find yourself away from your main computer and the files you need to access are not on Drive, or cannot be run on Drive or the computer that you are on. This can especially be the case for files that are specific to certain computer software, which won’t run on Drive and may not be installed on the computer, such as a Photoshop .PSD file. To get round this, using the Chrome Desktop Remote app you can log into and control your main computer from any other computer in the world through Chrome, as if it were right in front of you, providing limitless control. Take a look at how to set up your own Remote Desktop service.
Install Remote Desktop
Visit the Chrome App Store, find and add Chrome Remote Desktop. Now open it, agreeing to the permission requests. Under My Computers, click Get Started. Click Enable Remote Connections to download the Chrome Remote Desktop Host installer and begin the installation.
Create a pin
Now go back to the Chrome Remote Desktop app in Chrome and enter a secure PIN number, which will be used to gain access to your computer remotely. A preferences panel will open; unlock it if necessary, then input the PIN you just created to enable remote connections.
Access your computer anywhere
Log into Chrome on another PC/Mac and repeat steps 1 and 2 so Chrome Remote Desktop is enabled. Under My Computers, the computer you set up first should be visible. Click on it, and input your PIN number, then click Connect. You can now connect to and control the computer remotely
Share it with others
From the Chrome Remote Desktop menu, under Remote Assistance click Share. You will be given an access code that you can give to another Chrome user so they can access your computer.Click Access and provide Chrome with a code to access another Chrome user’s computer.
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