Chrome Remote Desktop and Parsec are common choices for reaching a computer remotely. Simple screen access may be enough for some users; working across displays or using pen input may call for a closer comparison.
Chrome Remote Desktop: test your workflow
Google offers web-based access from a computer. Its official instructions also require downloading and installing remote access software on the host during setup. Google guide
Try your actual setup: switching monitors, opening separate screen windows, exchanging files or using pen input. Older articles may describe limitations that have changed, so check the current version and your devices.
Parsec: switching versus showing multiple screens
Switching between host displays is different from opening multiple displays in separate windows. Parsec says its Add Screens and additional virtual displays are available to Warp and Teams customers. A fallback virtual display for certain Windows hosts without a display is also available to free users. Check the exact feature and requirements you need. Parsec documentation
What to check in AirDesk
AirDesk can switch between remote monitors or open displays in separate windows. Virtual displays work on supported hosts. Pen position and pressure on compatible Windows hosts depend on the app, drivers, hardware and plan. Free is a personal-use plan for up to five registered computers; organizations should review Teams or Enterprise. Feature details
Try before you switch
Compare displays, keyboard shortcuts, pointer input, text and color clarity, file sharing, pen support and plan terms in the same environment. Results vary with devices and network conditions.