While until a couple of years back, users didn’t have many options when it came to managing their computers with their mobile devices; the evolution of Android as the most mainstream OS has meant that the average user is spoilt for choices, thanks to the devs.
But hey, you don’t need to be so engrossed regarding this as we are listing the 7 best free apps for monitoring and managing your computer — all conveniently with your Android device. So tune-up your eyes for a lengthy read!
1) PC Monitor
The PC monitor application is one of the top rated and most feature-rich applications in the Play Store. The developers describe it as ‘the Admin’s best friend’ and rightly so! PC Monitor can help you to monitor and manage up to 5 computers with a pretty long list of supported commands and monitoring. There is support for certain notifications too and everything works via an encrypted communication with the server. The app is supported on Windows XP and later as well as on Mac OS X 10.6 or newer. Grab it from Play store for free!
2) Splashtop 2 HD
Easy, fast and efficient. Splashtop 2 HD can be used to access almost everything on your PC right from your Android tablet! It can be utilised to access all programs, files and documents on your PC with total compatibility even for running Flash-based or java games and media files. The app may make you forget that you aren’t exactly using an emulator! Splashtop requires Windows 7/XP/Vista or Mac OS X 10.6+. It’s available on the Play store for free.
3) Unified Remote
Now this is one of the most feature-rich PC remotes out there with the freedom of controlling your favourite apps, mouse and keyboard all from one place. Things like Task manager, file manager or your favourite media player like VLC or Windows Media Centre can be easily managed from the clean and intuitive interface of the app. One great option is the availability of both — Bluetooth and WiFi/3G server connections. The app can be downloaded for free from the Play store.
4) WiFi Remote
WiFi Remote is an app totally dedicated to controlling media on your PC and thus it has a no-nonsense approach to it. As the name suggests, the app initiates a connection via WiFi and can control most common players like Media Player Classic, Winamp and TTplayer. You can control things like the display and also have access to almost all features of your media player. The ad-supported version is available for free.
5) Remote System Monitor
If you want all your system info in one app, Remote System Manager is the app made just for you. This app gives detailed info regarding the present state of the cpu/gpu, ram and quite a few extensive processes while the accuracy of the stats too, is impressive. The graphical display also has a good refresh rate and it makes the system-info even more viable and bankable and can be of much utility in-case you want to check out the effect of certain games, etc. on your system resources. It’s available in the Play store for free.
6) oneID
OneID PC remote control allows you to connect to your computer remotely via WiFi and hence have control over most common features. The feature-list and supported services on this app is significantly better indeed. To name a few, you can take a screenshot, transfer files, start any service, see the live screen, lock/unlock or login/logout your PC, etc and even enter data with the virtual keyboard; and everything works remotely without any noticeable hiccups. It is available for free for connection with one PC while you need to purchase the multiple-system version.
7) piHotKeys
If juggling apps on your pc makes you less efficient with keyboard shortcuts, piHotKeys shall be a sure shot installation on your phone. With an ICS-optimised ui and convenient shortcuts, it handles hotkeys for various apps quite efficiently with one-touch controls and dedicated interface for each app. Its supported on Windows XP, Vista and 7. It doesn’t cost a single penny on the Play Store.
So there goes our list of apps dedicated to PC monitoring and management. Do Give them a try, and make your daily pc usage a bit more convenient and ‘remote’. And yes, don’t forget to shoot a comment below!
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