Showing posts with label DevBox. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DevBox. Show all posts

Saturday, September 21, 2024

πŸ“² W365: How to Access Cloud PC in the new Windows app preview for Android

Yesterday, Microsoft had announced the general availability of the new windows app that is supported in Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and web browsers—and in public preview for Android. 

This unified new windows app serves as your secure gateway to connect to Windows across Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, Remote Desktop, Remote Desktop Services, Microsoft Dev Box, and more.

Download the Windows App preview for Android in Google play here 




Demo:



After opening,  you can add your account and login with your credentials. After that you will be able to see your cloud pc. 


When you open the cloud pc,  you will now be prompted with the redirection options similar to that shown during browser session.  You can enable or disable them. 


After clicking connect,  you will be able to access your cloud pc.

Troubleshooting Common Display Issues:

While accessing your Windows 365 Cloud PC on an Android device is usually smooth, you may encounter display issues. Here are some common problems and how to resolve them:

1. Blurry Text or Icons:
   - Adjust the resolution or scaling settings to ensure they are optimised for your device.
   - Switch between different resolutions to find the best balance between clarity and performance.

2. Laggy or Unresponsive Display:
   - Lower the resolution and display  quality settings.
   - Ensure you have a stable internet connection.

3. Parts of the Screen are Cut Off:
   - Enable the match this device option in the display settings.

4. Frequent Disconnections:
   - Try lowering the display settings to reduce the bandwidth load.
   - Use a more stable Wi-Fi connection or connect via Ethernet (if possible )

So why wait,  go and explore the windows app preview in your Android deviceπŸ“± πŸ”œ

Friday, September 20, 2024

W365 - Remote App will have a new name: Windows app in iOS πŸ“² and macOS πŸ–₯️

Yesterday, Microsoft had announced the general availability of the new windows app that is supported in Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and web browsers—and in public preview for Android. 

This unified new windows app serves as your secure gateway to connect to Windows across Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, Remote Desktop, Remote Desktop Services, Microsoft Dev Box, and more.

For iOS πŸ“² and macOS πŸ’» new users, you can download the app directly from the AppStore.

For existing users who were accessing Windows 365 cloud pc through the Remote app, they will have the new windows app transition through the in place automatic update. If you open the remote app now to access the cloud pc, you will be notified with the same message like below.


So why wait, go ahead and explore the new Windows App.