Last updated on July 26, 2022
Connecting to Windows PC Remotely: Easily Type any Text on your with Parallels RDP Client for Android
While connected to a Windows PC remotely, Parallels RDP Client for Android emulates a complete PC keyboard. Perform any action on the remote PC from your Android as you normally would while sitting at your work station.
Understanding What Remote Access Is
Accessing IT services, applications, or data out of a place other than the corporate headquarters is known as remote access. Through this connection, users can connect to a network or computer remotely. It is through remote access that users may connect to their Windows PC remotely.
Many business continuity plans and catastrophe recovery techniques include remote access as a key component. It works well for contractors, remote employees, hybrid workers, and those who have been forced to leave their regular workplaces due to a natural catastrophe or other unforeseen reasons. If a natural catastrophe prevents them from entering the workplace, they may be able to work from home or have a backup plan in place.
With Parallels Remote Application Server (RAS), the RDP client for Android allows connection to Windows PC remotely from anywhere.
How to Type on your Windows PC Remotely with Parallels RAS
To type on your Windows PC remotely, bring up the emulated PC keyboard by pressing the keyboard icon to the top right corner of the interface. Press the button right of “Altgr” as illustrated above to bring up the additional keypads below:
- ABC – By default, the keyboard displays alphabetical characters, including the shift, space, delete and enter keys.
- &123 – Displays numbers, symbols, escape, insert etc. Press the “Shft” key to show additional symbols.
- Num – A full emulation of the keyboard numberpad. Toggle the ‘Num’ button to switch between numeric and action keys.
- Fn – All available function keys including screen lock, print screen and many more.
Note that CTRL, Alt, Win, Shift and Altgr keys are accessible on all screens. In addition, change the input language from tabs – Abc and &123.
Alternatively you can also set default keyboard used to the stock Android layout from Settings > User Input > Keyboard Layout > Android.
Parallels RAS allows you to connect to your Windows PC remotely from any device and any location, providing you with all the virtualization benefits. Give a try now, with a 30-day free trial.