Windows App
brew install --cask windows-app
v11.3.6
Microsoft's remote desktop client for connecting to Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, and remote PCs.
Why you might care
If you need to access Windows machines or cloud desktops from macOS, this is Microsoft's official and maintained solution. It consolidates connections to Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, and traditional remote PCs in one interface, with better integration than third-party options.
2.8k
30-day installs · #137
8.2k
90-day · #141
25.5k
365-day · #153
Links
- https://aka.ms/WindowsApp
- Brew formula source: Casks/w/windows-app.rb
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