# Microsoft gives you another reason to hook up your Windows 11 PC and Android smartphone - it's a security feature that could come in seriously handy

> The Link To Windows app on Android has a new 'Lock PC' button This allows you to remotely lock your Windows 11 PC from the phone Other goodies introduced with Link To Windows recently also include the ability to grab…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/microsoft-gives-you-another-reason-to-hook-up-your-windows-11-pc-and-android-smartphone-its-a-security-feature-that-could-come-in-seriously-handy?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68825220aae403e4694ddda8)
- **Published:** 2025-07-24
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #smartphones #microsoft #windows #android #link #lock #ability #phone
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