This is one of those things that feels a little magical the first time you see it work. You are chilling on your laptop, and boom, a WhatsApp message from your phone pops up right on your screen. No need to grab your phone.
Well, yes, there is an app that does this. And it’s actually built into Windows 11. It’s called Phone Link (used to be called Your Phone). it’s super handy.
Here is how it works: You download the Phone Link app on your Windows 11 PC (it usually comes pre-installed), and then install the Link to Windows app on your Android phone.
You connect them via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, sign in with the same Microsoft account, and boom you are all set. After that? You’ll start seeing your texts, calls, and yes, even notifications from apps like Instagram or Snapchat right on your computer.
You can even reply to messages without touching your phone. I started using it while working from home, and trust me, it saved me from checking my phone every 5 minutes. It’s like your phone and computer become best friends.
But here is the catch this works best with Android phones. If you are using an iPhone, sorry buddy, it’s not the same deal. If you ever wished your phone and laptop could talk to each other, give Phone Link a shot. It’s simple, free, and honestly? A total game changer.