How to control your computer from your Android device

There are plenty of applications that allow to turn your Android device into a remote control. Very comfortable, lying on the couch or sitting in a chair, to control the computer with one finger only. You only need to have Bluetooth or WiFi module on the computer (if you're using a laptop, you probably everything in it there and then, and more by default), and a couple minutes of your time to install the necessary software. Thus, we consider 3 interesting programs for Android use as a remote control for your computer.

Ultimate Control

Like all such programs, the application consists of two parts: an agent that is installed on a computer, and a mobile app for Android devices. After installation, run the agent on the computer. Now run the application on a mobile device, select the type of connection and your computer. All is ready.

The application supports multi-touch, simplifying the control process. In principle, the list of options of using this software is limited to the specifics of your activities on the computer. It is enough to start with management capabilities presentation. Ultimate Control supports Windows, Mac and Linux. Make sure that your computer is also installed Java Runtime Environment 1.6 or higher.

Download Ultimate Control mobile app.
Download Ultimate Control Agent.
Download Java Runtime Environment.

Unified Remote

A similar program is used to operate the server part that is installed on a computer, and a mobile app for Android devices. The mobile application can run in the volume control mode on your computer, turn on the computer network, automatically suspend the operation of the media player when an incoming call on a mobile device, and many others modes.

Unfortunately, the free version is very limited in the available modes. In particular, the browser controls, and PowerPoint is available only in the paid version of the application. Unified Remote supports Windows only and requires an installed .NET Framework 4.

Download mobile application Unified Remote.
Download Unified Remote Server.
Download .NET Framework 4.

WIN - Remote

Like the previous program only works on Windows. To work you will need to set the service Windows Remote Service. After installing and running a service that acts as a server, start the mobile app, and select from the list of your server. With the help of WIN - Remote, you can control the file manager, all popular browsers, audio and video player, image viewer, as well as presentations.

Among other applications, WIN - Remote stands out because it provides all the functionality available for free. The paid version, in addition to everything does not contain advertising. The disadvantage is the lack of multi-platform, but in this case due to the technology used.

Download mobile app WIN - Remote.
Download Windows Remote Service.

And what programs with similar functionality using you? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments.