To use Chrome Remote Desktop, you must both launch Google Chrome and head to the Remote Desktop site (Opens in a new window), then click Share My Screen (yes, even though you aren't sharing your screen). If you absolutely need to control someone else's screen, your best bet is Chrome Remote Desktop, which doesn't come with the security issues that remote access tools like TeamViewer have had in the past few years. If you're sharing the screen, select Give control in the sharing toolbar and select the person in order to share control with them. Take control of someone's screen by clicking Request control while they are sharing their screen. You can do the same (Opens in a new window) in Microsoft Teams. Click the Remote Control option and choose the user.

You can also give control while screen sharing. The meeting host can then grant you control. To request control, click the View Options drop-down menu while in a call and select Request Remote Control. Zoom users can give or request control of the screen using the Remote Control (Opens in a new window) option. Plenty of video chat apps, including Zoom, Skype, and others let participants share their screen with the click of a button. Unfortunately, neither Windows nor macOS' built-in options let you share screens with someone from the opposite platform. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.

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