If you're on the move and need access to important files on your PC, there are plenty of remote options available to manage and update files from your Android.

How to Use Remote Desktop to Access Your Home Computer Every remote desktop software has a slightly different approach to set up, but all are pretty self-explanatory.

Choosing individual files is helpful if you have a limited amount of storage on your computer, or you only need access to one or two files.

FTP servers allow you to transfer files directly over your home WiFI network. That's right—that means no cables and no cloud.

But if you prefer to keep local copies of your Office files, or if you use alternative cloud storage services such as Google Drive, you should force Office to save files to your computer.

Microsoft is rolling out a new way for Android users to view and access their smartphone files directly on their PCs.