Use Chrome Remote Desktop to Access Your Computer Remotely

Chrome Remote Desktop is a free service provided by Google that lets you remotely access other computers through the Chrome web browser. 

You can use the service to support family and friends by securely connecting to their computer to help them out of a pickle. You can also use the service to access all the computers you own while unattended. Handy if you own a desktop computer and are on a trip out of town but need to access the computer to retrieve a file you forgot to put in Google Drive. 

How to set up Chrome Remote Desktop

To set up Chrome Remote Desktop, you need to head over to remotedesktop.google.com. 

Here, you will see two options: “Remote Support” to offer a remote support session where you can connect to someone else’s computer to help out or vice-versa they can connect to your computer. 

The other option called "Remote Access" will allow you to set up unattended access on your computers. 

Both options require you to download a bit of software but once installed, all you need to do is return to this website on any computer, sign in with your Google Account, and you will be able to access and control your computers through Google Chrome.