Close your computer from your mobile device.

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Muffen_Man
Member

07-01-2021, 11:00 AM

I'm currently traveling and writing this on my phone. We left our younger sibling unattended, and I didn't secure my computer. My 290 has some instability right now, so I'm trying to keep him from causing trouble. Could I remotely lock or shut down the PC using my phone? I don't want it connected to my home network, but if I have the IP addresses and other details, is that feasible? I just want to be sure he doesn't use it without asking.

Muffen_Man

07-01-2021, 11:00 AM #1

hcmurillo
Junior Member

07-01-2021, 06:33 PM

Refers to connecting via mobile data instead of a local Wi-Fi network.

hcmurillo

07-01-2021, 06:33 PM #2

Refers to connecting via mobile data instead of a local Wi-Fi network.

Gurbugak
Junior Member

07-01-2021, 08:48 PM

You’d need to enable remote control access on your device, which is quite problematic unless you’ve set up something like this—I suspect you wouldn’t be able to do it otherwise.

Gurbugak

07-01-2021, 08:48 PM #3

You’d need to enable remote control access on your device, which is quite problematic unless you’ve set up something like this—I suspect you wouldn’t be able to do it otherwise.

Minigunner500
Member

235

07-06-2021, 07:52 AM

Worried he’ll discover all your explicit content? Consider using tools like LogMeIn for full PC control on a mobile device—but it’s quite expensive now. TeamViewer could also help. However, unless you already own them, you might be in trouble.

Minigunner500

07-06-2021, 07:52 AM #4

MrLulucas
Member

07-06-2021, 11:46 AM

I don't have remote access activated... Ugh. Just don't want him messing with my games, I guess. He might not win, but I'm being cautious.

MrLulucas

07-06-2021, 11:46 AM #5

I don't have remote access activated... Ugh. Just don't want him messing with my games, I guess. He might not win, but I'm being cautious.

ElDeFenix
Junior Member

07-12-2021, 05:09 PM

Works perfectly with Remote. It functions excellently.

ElDeFenix

07-12-2021, 05:09 PM #6

Works perfectly with Remote. It functions excellently.

bear7001
Senior Member

448

07-13-2021, 11:15 PM

Yeah, that was a joke. I keep editing my post, give it a look. I'm afraid you're out of luck if you're already gone from your computer.

bear7001

07-13-2021, 11:15 PM #7

Yeah, that was a joke. I keep editing my post, give it a look. I'm afraid you're out of luck if you're already gone from your computer.

keith269
Junior Member

07-14-2021, 03:00 PM

I aimed to carry this out without any connection to my PC because I didn’t have access. I just forgot to secure it before I went away; otherwise, I wouldn’t have left it running.

keith269

07-14-2021, 03:00 PM #8

I aimed to carry this out without any connection to my PC because I didn’t have access. I just forgot to secure it before I went away; otherwise, I wouldn’t have left it running.

GrefGb
Member

244

07-20-2021, 09:24 AM

No, you don't need direct access to your PC to use it.

GrefGb

07-20-2021, 09:24 AM #9

No, you don't need direct access to your PC to use it.

TheMemedusa
Member

137

07-20-2021, 11:20 AM

#10

You must add a companion app to your PC. It won't work when you're not physically near it. The simplest option is Chrome Remote Desktop. As long as Chrome is active—whether running or in the background—you can manage your computer.

TheMemedusa

07-20-2021, 11:20 AM #10

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