Several apps, for iPhones and Android devices, will let your computer send and receive messages that look like they came from your cell phone. Here’s how to pick the best option and set it up.

How to send and receive Google Messages from your computer Before you can send and receive text messages from your computer, you must install the Google Messages app.

Android Messages for Web lets you pair your computer to your phone, so you can send and receive SMS from either device. Here's how to set up and use Android Messages on PC.

Sometimes it's easier to type a long text on a real keyboard instead of a touchscreen. Android doesn't have it built-in, but you can view your texts on a PC.

As with Apple's iMessage, Messages for Web lets you carry on conversations from your computer screen. Note that you might have to re-pair your phone with your desktop from time to time.

Texting is a vital part of everyday life. But what if you don't have your phone? Here's how to send a text message from a computer, whether it's a Mac or a PC.

Texting is a vital part of everyday life. But what if you don't have your phone? Here's how to send a text message from a computer, whether it's a Mac or a PC.

These messaging apps work well on your PC to keep the conversation flowing.

Here is how you can send text message from Windows PC if you have an Android Phone. All you need is a browser, web connectivity & the Messaging app.

Update Google Messages on your phone if a newer version is available. Connect both the computer and phone to the internet. Launch the Google Messages app on your mobile device.

This website allows you to pair Google’s Messages app (found by default on Pixel phones, and downloadable for all other Android phones) with a browser tab that mirrors the texts on your phone.