Introduction
Similar to Apple's 'Continuity' - which seamlessly links iOS devices together - Microsoft has produced a similar feature within Windows that will allow iOS devices to be linked to Windows PC's with a corresponding app that is available from the Apple Store .
This app is called Continue On PC. (requires iOS 10.0 or later)
The feature allows you to quickly "Continue On PC" with whatever you were viewing in the browser on your Apple device. You can choose to "Continue now" if you're in front of your PC or "Continue later" if you're on the go.
(Users who are familiar with iOS devices and Continuity will notice that Continue On PC is significantly limited in comparison to Continuity in terms of its options and features)
Instructions
1.) The beginning steps will take place on your Windows Computer:
- Right-Click the Start button
- Click Settings
Quick Note:
Once you’ve installed the Continue on PC app and used it, your connected phone will appear here, below Add a phone.
- Click the drop down arrow on the left field
- Click your Country's area code
- Type your Phone Number
- Hit Send (Microsoft will text you a download link)
2.) Then from your iPhone:
- Open the text message on your phone
- Tap the link in the text message. (Apple Store will open)
- Tap Get to download the app
- Tap Open when installation is complete
3.) Once you have the app installed:
- You can share a link using the share menu from your Internet browser or any other app with a share button.
- Scroll to the right in the top row of icons and tap the More button.
Scroll down in the list of available app activities and enable the Continue to PC option. You can also drag it up or down to rearrange the list.
(Once you’ve enabled this option once, you will see the Continue on PC icon whenever you tap the Share button in an app)
· Tap Continue on PC to share the link with your PC.
The first time you do this, you'll be prompted to sign in with your Microsoft account. Use the same Microsoft account you signed into your Windows 10 PC with.
· Once you’ve signed in, you'll see a list of all the PCs linked with your Microsoft account. Tap the name of a PC to send the link there immediately.
You can also tap Continue later to get a notification on all your PCs. You would then be able to resume your mobile session from any of your PCs from clicking the notification in the Action Center on the far right-hand side of the taskbar.
If you tap the name of a PC, the link will immediately open in the Microsoft Edge browser on the specific PC you chose.