PC Remote

Turn your device into a powerful remote hub for your PC

PC Remote (by Monect) is an impressively packed toolkit that turns your handheld device into a multi-purpose controller, second screen, and creative surface for your computer. Rather than focusing on just one task, it aims to cover gaming, productivity, media control, and even digital art in a single, unified experience.

The standout feature is its gaming focus. You can create custom button layouts, use built-in sensors for motion control, and effectively turn your device into a gamepad tailored to each title. For casual and couch gaming, this works surprisingly well, provided your network connection is solid and your PC is not too far away from your router.

Beyond games, PC Remote offers real-time screen and camera sharing, making your computer’s desktop and webcam viewable in your hand. The virtual multi-display feature is particularly interesting: you can add up to four extra virtual screens to extend your workspace, useful for referencing documents, chat windows, or monitoring tools without buying more monitors. Performance here will depend on your Wi-Fi quality, but for light multitasking it’s very handy.

Creative users get another bonus: the app can act as a pressure-sensitive drawing tablet for software like Photoshop, giving you a low-cost way to sketch, annotate, or retouch. File transfer between devices is also integrated, reducing the need for cloud workarounds or USB drives.

Security is handled with 256-bit AES session encryption, a reassuring touch for remote access over the internet. On the downside, the interface can initially feel crowded, and some advanced modes require a bit of trial and error to configure. You also need a companion program running on your PC at all times.

Overall, PC Remote is a versatile and surprisingly powerful solution for controlling and extending your computer, especially appealing to gamers, tinkerers, and creatives who enjoy squeezing extra value from their existing hardware.