#Chromebook emulator for mac install

Although some remote-access tools can remotely waken a sleeping PC, CRD isn't one of them. Once that's done, just make sure to leave your Windows PC running, and to tweak the power settings so it doesn't go into standby mode after a period of inactivity. It needs to be numeric and at least six digits. Next, you'll need to choose a security PIN for that host PC.

(Once it's downloaded, you'll need to manually launch the installer.) Click the Get started button in the latter section, then click Enable remote connections. Once you get to the main setup screen, you'll see two options: Remote Assistance and My Computers.

#Chromebook emulator for mac install

To get started, fire up your Windows PC and install Chrome Remote Desktop (hereafter 'CRD'). There are many remote-access tools that make this possible, but the best place to start is with Google's own Chrome Remote Desktop. For all intents and purposes, it's like you're sitting in front of your Windows machine - while you're in front of your Chromebook. The Windows PC runs a remote-connectivity app that stays active while you're away the Chromebook connects to that app and accesses the remote Windows desktop inside your browser, where you can run programs, update settings or whatever.

If you've never tried this, it may sound odd - but it works quite well. Run a high-end video editor like Cyberlink PowerDirector 14 on a Chromebook? It can be done, provided you've got a Windows PC at the other end.