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Google’s Chrome Browser Can Now Remote Control Your Computer

by Max Eddy | 1:05 pm, October 8th, 2011

The giant brains at Google have rolled out a bold new web app for their Chrome web browser that really pushes the boundaries of what browsers can do. Called Chrome Remote Desktop, the app allows users to take control of a computer remotely and securely, all within a Chrome window. While this technology has been an established tool, especially for long-suffering IT support workers, placing it within a browser is an interesting move.

Currently in Beta, the app uses a secure one-time code to allow access to the host computer. Both computers must have the app installed to function. The system is designed to work cross-platform on Mac, PC, and Linux, which is a pretty strong mark in the app’s favor. It also works in the Chrome OS, which is likely the focus of the app in the long run. After all, Google is aiming to lower the cost of doing business with their web-based OS, and bundling a valuable piece of IT software will likely help in that regard.

The app is pretty massive, a whopping 17mb, and is available for download from the Chrome App Store.

(CNet via Techmeme)

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  • Anonymous

    Does anyone know if this can be used to monitor multiple computers at once?

  • Simon

    If you open multiple tabs, you can monitor a separate computer in each tab.

  • Max Eddy

    Wow, this thing sounds even more powerful than I’d originally thought!

  • http://cebuanddavao.com Nonoy

    Wow this is awesome; thanks a lot for this info; Chrome is my favorite browser;I’ll definitely download this web app;

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_24FQ5WPHL2R3LAABL7UDNDVPUI Ricardo Mccoy

    I see several cons at the moment:
    - it’s only in Beta version so can’t use it professionally
    - 19mb file to download (they are lots of web-based remote desktop tools)
    - works only in Google Chrome browser
    I prefer to stay with my current Techinline tool. Browser-based, easy in use + it’s a perfect combination of price and reliability.


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