Microsoft’s new Windows 365 service, which offers subscribers a Windows 10-based cloud PC, exists entirely in the cloud and allows users to log in from any device with their files and apps at hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It ranges in price from $20 a month to $41 a month, and it will run on Windows 11 later this year when it is released to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The simplest configuration, a single vCPU, 2GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage costs at least $20 per month, and is best suited for the simplest tasks. Microsoft’s cloud PC size guidelines recommend at least 2 vCPUs and 8GB of RAM for bring-your-own-PC and work-from-home scenarios, raising subscription costs to at least $41 per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The easiest way to work with the new virtual PC is by clicking the Open In Browser button. This opens a dialog box where the user can choose between local resources such as the Clipboard, microphone and printer to access the remote connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The browser works fine for easy connections, but users will have a better experience with Microsoft’s Remote Desktop client, which can be downloaded from a separate page on the Windows 365 dashboard. Apps are available for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remote Desktop on Windows uses full-screen mode and all available monitors by default. Use the settings menu in the Remote Desktop client to change the default display settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remote Desktop on a mobile device is not as seamless as on a Windows PC or Mac. The biggest adjustment when using this option on an iMac was to use the finger to move and click a virtual mouse pointer instead of simply manipulating objects on the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most small businesses would likely simply opt to work with a physical PC for such an exorbitant price. Larger companies can consider this, although Windows 365 Business and Enterprise subscriptions cost the same.<\/p>\n\n\n