Microsoft Remote Desktop update improves thumbnails and bookmarks

Microsoft Remote Desktop now takes advantage of the larger screens of iPhones for viewing thumbnails.

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What you need to know

Microsoft Remote Desktop has updates available on macOS, iPadOS, and iOS. Both versions of the app have a long list of new features, including background refresh for subscribed workspaces on macOS and a two-column thumbnail view for larger iPhones like theiPhone 12.

Microsoft Remote Desktop has a long changelog for macOS, including several fixes and general improvements:

Here’s what’s new for Microsoft Remote Desktop on iOS and iPadOS:

If you’re new to using a remote desktop, make sure to check out our guide onhow to use Remote Desktop to connect to a Windows 10 PC.

With this app, you can access a PC or virtualized apps on a wide range of devices. Its latest update adds a two-column thumbnail view for larger iPhones.

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