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Beyond the Alphabet is a weekly column that focuses on the tech world both inside and out of the confines of Mountain View.

One of the main reasons why I put up with Windows on a regular basis is some of the ways it integrates with Android. One such feature is Link to Windows, also known as Phone Link, which allows you to use your phone without actually needing to pick it up.

Even when it was introduced back in 2018, Phone Link wasn’t the app to offer this kind of integration. However, it was the first time that we saw this kind of experience built into Windows or macOS. The app has continued to evolve, including the ability to actually mirror your phone’s screen right on your Windows machine.

Microsoft Link to Windows app on Windows 11

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Unfortunately, some Phone Link features, such as screen mirroring, have been limited to only working with certain devices. Until last year, only Samsung phones were available with Link to Windows built-in, but that’s no longer the case as it’s now being baked into more and more phones.

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