The other uses a mouse, similar to a remote control for a Windows computer with an Android phone. Here are the best Android apps to control Windows from the phone.

Remote Mouse is available for iPhone/iPod, iPad, Android and Windows Phone. The companion Remote Mouse Server application for Mac or PC can be found here.

WifiMouse lets you use your Android phone as a wireless mouse and keyboard for your Windows PC. Access Task Manager & power options from your mobile.

Called Intel Remote Keyboard, the free Android app lets you use your smartphone as both a keyboard and mouse for your PC.

Learn how to connect to a remote PC using your mobile device via Microsoft's Remote Desktop app.

You can use an Android phone as a mouse, whether you have a top-of-the-line flagship or a budget Android phone. It isn't a perfect mouse replacement, and you'll need to get used to the feel of it.

Is Microsoft about to go to war with its long-time virtualization partner Citrix? It sure looks that way, given the imminent arrival of new Microsoft remote desktop apps for iOS, Android, and OS X.

The new Remote Keyboard app is designed for Intel's NUC and Compute Stick miniature PCs, but should work with any machine running Windows 7 and higher.

The free Mobile Mouse app changes your smartphone into a keyboard and mouse. The paid version adds media and browser buttons, an application launcher, and a basic file explorer to the mix.