Microsoft has made remote PC connections generally available in Windows App on Windows, letting users reach physical or virtual Windows PCs from the same interface used for Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Microsoft Dev Box. The move consolidates the older Remote Desktop app and the separate cloud client into one tool, while the legacy mstsc.exe connection utility remains supported.
From a security standpoint, the new capability does not require a work or school account, but every connection still requires authentication to the target computer, which must have Remote Desktop enabled. Notably, all local resource redirections are off by default, so a remote session cannot automatically access the user's local drives, clipboard, or other resources unless the user explicitly configures them. That default reduces the attack surface for users who connect to unfamiliar or untrusted PCs.
The feature also lets users save connections and pin frequently used computers to Favorites, which could create convenience but also raises the importance of protecting saved credentials and connection details. Microsoft frames the release as a flexibility milestone for organizations spanning cloud and traditional remote access, but administrators should review how redirection settings and authentication policies apply in mixed environments.