HOW TO CONNECT ANDROID DEVICE TO COMPUTER?

This is the age of connectivity. We randomly switch from smartphone to tablet to computer many times every single day, so much so that sometimes we feel to settle down and simply have more control over mobile device from the computer only. Good news is that there are quite a few apps to help you transfer control from Android device to computer.

1. AirDroid

AirDroid is a very easy method to wirelessly transfer files between your Android device and desktop. Once connected, you can use the web interface to view photos/videos, send text messages, even move or delete files in your android device. This pure web app works on Windows, Mac, Chromebook and Linux.

2. Airstream

Effective app to stream all files present on your desktop to any android device whatsoever. It allows you to access not just your songs and videos but anything for that matter from your computer. With AirStream your Computer becomes your personal cloud. AirStream supports PC, MAC or linux.

3. Polkast

Instead of storing your files over the cloud, Polkast will create a 'secret tunnel' between your Android device and the computer that facilitates for easy and secure access to your files. You can also search anything on your computer using your android device through 'Super Search'. Also comes with a Smart Cache feature.

4. Desktop Notifications

This app allows you to have the notifications from your Android device to pop up on your computer. This means you won't have to check your phone every now and then as and when some notification arrives. However, the downside is there's no option to reply to notifications from your computer.

5. Pushbullet

An app that mirrors your Android device notifications to your computer while dismissing phone notifications from your PC. Pushbullet also lets you send push notifications to yourself and to your friends. By sending a file with Pushbullet, it's automatically downloaded and waiting as a notification. Tapping on the notification instantly opens the file.

6. Message Beam

Beams a title, a line or an url from your PC directly to your Android device. This browser extension will send it straight to your device. All it takes is a simple copy and paste. Also available as an app.

7. MightyText

For all those of you who find typing long text messages on your android device hard and frustrating, MightyText will write your text on your computer and send it out. The app connects to your Google account and conversations are automatically synced. Also acts as a backup for restoring your SMS/MMS messages.

8. TeamViewer for Remote Control

Provides easy, fast and secure remote access to Windows, Mac and Linux systems. The app lets you connect to an Android device and gain control of app installation and overall condition of the device. Aids in troubelshooting Android problems on multiple devices.

9. Mobizen beta

Mobizen allows you to transfer files, backup and restore, screen capture and recording, onscreen drawing, as well as handling notifications on your Android device. Also lets you send text messages from the PC. Easiest way to create ‘Home Hub’ and ‘Personal Cloud’ with your smart phone.

10. Splashtop 2 Remote Desktop

Easiest and fastest remote desktop app for accessing your Windows or Mac computer in real-time using your Android phone or tablet. Also supports streaming over the