Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Microsoft's Phone App Adds Remote PC Lock Feature
Microsoft has updated its Phone Link app to let you lock your computer from your Android phone.
If you forgot to lock your computer, you can now easily lock it remotely with a tap on your phone.
The app also shows your computer's battery level and Wi-Fi status.
Setting up the feature is easier now.
This is a convenient upgrade for when you're away from your computer and want extra security, as it gives you more direct control than the automatic lock feature.
Microsoft's Phone Link app now allows users to remotely lock their Windows PC.
The feature provides a simple way to secure a PC via an Android phone.
Users can check PC status, including battery and Wi-Fi, remotely.
Setup for the feature has been simplified.
This adds a more direct control method compared to Windows' automatic lock.
- Who
- Microsoft provides this feature for users with Android phones.
- What
- Microsoft's Phone Link app now allows users to remotely lock their Windows PC.
- When
- The feature is a new addition to the Phone Link app.
- Where
- Users can lock their PCs from anywhere using the app.
- Why
- To provide users with a quick and easy way to lock their PCs remotely and check their status.
- App Name
- Phone Link
- Functionality
- Remote PC locking
- Platform
- Android
- Primary Use
- Security and PC status monitoring