Windows App 4+
Previously Remote Desktop
Microsoft Corporation
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- Free
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Description
Windows App for Mac (previously named Microsoft Remote Desktop) is your gateway to securely connect to Windows including remote PCs and admin-provided virtual apps and desktops across Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, Dev Box and Remote Desktop Services.
Embrace the simplicity of a unified client with Windows App and connect to Windows in the cloud with ease and security, from the device of your choice.
GET STARTED
• Learn more about the features of Windows App at https://aka.ms/WindowsApp.
• Configure your PC for remote access using the information at https://aka.ms/rdsetup.
KEY FEATURES
• Access remote PCs running Windows Professional or Enterprise and Windows Server.
• Access managed resources published by your admin.
• Connect through a Remote Desktop Gateway.
• Simplified management of your connections and credentials from the Connection Center, including a Favorites page to cater to your unique workflow needs.
• Audio and video streaming.
• Redirect folders, your clipboard, and local devices such as microphones and cameras.
• Teams Media Optimization.
• Support for multiple monitors.
By downloading Windows App, you agree to the license (see https://aka.ms/WindowsAppLicense) and privacy terms (see https://aka.ms/privacy).
What’s New
Version 11.0.6
In this release we made the following updates:
• Removed the upper limit on the number of devices and apps that can be favorited.
• Updated the Favorites tab to make better use of screen real estate.
• Add the ability to control the visibility of resources by type, workspace or group with the new Filter feature.
• Reworked the Preferences dialog for future expansion.
• Updated device search to consider both the PC name and friendly name attributes.
• Updated the First Run Experience banners and text.
• Fixed a UI bug that prevented clipboard redirection settings from being changed.
• Resolved an issue that blocked access to AVD workspaces if a tenant is configured for conditional access.
If you encounter any errors, you can contact us via Help > Submit Feedback.
Ratings and Reviews
CPU Usage is WAY up, and Doesn’t support Retina screens
I’m shocked that the new version still does not support remote connections with “retina” resolution. It is possible to smoothly render remote 2k and 4k desktops using Remote Desktop on Windows, but the Mac version remains artificially low res.
Worse than that though, doing the same tasks, Activity Monitor reports this new version uses 2-4x as much CPU as the previous version (with the square icon). I noticed this when my 2016 Macbook got HOT using the app… it had always remained at room temperature no matter what when using the old version.
I hope that this is merely an error on Microsoft’s part, but given some of the things the company has done lately, it’s hard to rule out the possibility that they’re doing things other than remote desktop with those CPU cycles.
Doesn't work on my MackBook Pro anymore!!!
The latest version is no longer compatible with 2011 MacBook Pro (the OS can only go as far as Sierra)
I can't find an older version to use.
NOT COOL!!!!
Works great
Since the whole pandemic, I have been relying on this daily for 8 hours. No crashes at all, can be laggy at times even though both PC and Mac have a wired connection but its not anything that will hold you back from getting work done.
App Privacy
The developer, Microsoft Corporation, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer's privacy policy.
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Microsoft Corporation
- Size
- 120.9 MB
- Category
- Business
- Compatibility
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- Mac
- Requires macOS 12.0 or later.
- Languages
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English, Simplified Chinese
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2024 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
- Price
- Free