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How to turn your Pixel phone into a PC - with the new Android desktop mode

Pixel 8 and newer phones now have access to Desktop Mode. Android Desktop Mode turns your phone into a full-blown desktop experience. You'll need an external monitor, a USB mouse, and a keyboard. More ...
Android Authority

Your Pixel can now double up as a full Android PC with nothing more than a USB-C cable

After months of testing, Android Desktop Mode finally arrives with the March Pixel Drop. Pixel 8 and newer models can connect to external displays via USB-C for a full desktop experience. The mode ...
BGR

New Android Update Finally Turns Your Phone Into A Portable PC

It has been known that Google has been working on an official "desktop mode" for Android since 2025. Since the feature's first unofficial debut with Android 16's QPR release, users have seen Google ...
Android Authority

I tried Pixel Desktop Mode — these 8 tips made me an Android PC power user

While there are many great new features in the March Pixel Drop, I’ve been most excited about the new desktop interface. It’s super simple to get started with, transforming your Pixel phone into a PC ...
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I turned my Android into a Stream Deck without spending a dollar on hardware

A Stream Deck can improve your productivity by automating keyboard shortcuts and actions, but it's expensive — unless you use ...
ZDNet

How to turn your Pixel phone into a PC - with the new Android Desktop Mode

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