Sometimes it's easier to type a long text on a real keyboard instead of a touchscreen. Android doesn't have it built-in, but you can view your texts on a PC.

If you're an Android user who spends ample time on a Windows PC, you can link the two so that phone notifications appear on the computer. Here's how to do it.

Android Messages for Web lets you pair your computer to your phone, so you can send and receive SMS from either device. Here's how to set up and use Android Messages on PC.

This guide explains how to text from a computer on Android. Use Google's new Android Messages for the web with our help.

Connecting the two lets you send text messages, see notifications, instantly grab photos, and even run apps from your Android on your Windows 11 PC. We show you how to get started.

Microsoft's Link to Windows lets you connect your phone to your Windows 10/11 PC so you can see your notifications, messages, share images, and even make calls without touching your handset.

9. In Windows 10 under Phone calls settings, you may also need to give the Your Phone app permission to make calls. How to browse your Android photos and messages on your Windows 10 PC ...

Google is currently running a beta test of its new Google Play Games for PC service, enabling you to play Android games on your Windows desktop or laptop.