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For the past couple of weeks, I\u2019ve been wrapped up in the launch of the Samsung Galaxy XR,<\/a> speculating on the future of the Android XR platform.<\/a> I even went down a rabbit hole just the other day, theorizing about whether you could theoretically use the headset\u2019s USB-C port as a wired (potentially janky) virtual display<\/a> for a Chromebook. And while I was dreaming of workarounds, it turns out Microsoft and Meta were busy delivering the real thing.<\/p>\n Microsoft has just announced<\/a> that its \u201cMixed Reality Link\u201d and the \u201cWindows App for Meta Quest\u201d are now generally available for all Quest 3 and Quest 3S users. This isn\u2019t a beta or a preview; it\u2019s a full-fledged, first-party feature. And it does exactly what I\u2019ve been wanting.<\/p>\n The seamless multi-monitor dream<\/p>\n With the latest Horizon OS update<\/a> and the new Mixed Reality Link Windows app,<\/a> users can seamlessly connect their Meta Quest headset to their Windows 11 PC (or a Windows 365 Cloud PC) and instantly create a workspace with multiple, high-resolution virtual monitors. You can even opt for one massive, curved ultrawide display that wraps around your field of view.<\/p>\n The best part? The simplicity. You just install \u201cMixed Reality Link\u201d on your PC, put on your headset, look at your keyboard, and tap \u201cPair.\u201d That\u2019s it. No janky cables, no third-party app-hopping. It\u2019s the simple, seamless productivity dream I\u2019ve been talking about, allowing you to have a full-scale workstation on a plane, in a coffee shop, or anywhere you want to get work done in XR.<\/p>\n \nFeatured Videos<\/p>\n And this is where I get so excited, and frankly, a bit jealous. Samsung and Google just officially launched<\/a> the $1800 Galaxy XR and the entire Android XR platform. But the only productivity solution we saw was \u201cPC Link,\u201d<\/a> a feature that only works with Samsung\u2019s own Galaxy Book laptops. Microsoft and Meta, on the other hand, just delivered a platform-level solution that works for the entire Windows 11 ecosystem.<\/p>\n I think this update from Microsoft and Meta sets the standard for what a productivity headset should do. As Google continues to build out Android XR and push forward with the Android and ChromeOS merger,<\/a> this level of seamless, wireless, virtual-desktop integration isn\u2019t just a \u201cnice-to-have\u201d feature \u2013 I think it\u2019s an absolute must-have. The ball is in your court, Google.<\/p>\n Join Chrome Unboxed Plus<\/p>\n Introducing Chrome Unboxed Plus \u2013 our revamped membership community. Join today at just $2 \/ month to get access to our private Discord, exclusive giveaways, AMAs, an ad-free website, ad-free podcast experience and more.<\/p>\n Plus Monthly<\/p>\n $2\/mo. after 7-day free trial<\/p>\n Pay monthly to support our independent coverage and get access to exclusive benefits.<\/p>\n Plus Annual<\/p>\n $20\/yr. after 7-day free trial<\/p>\n Pay yearly to support our independent coverage and get access to exclusive benefits.<\/p>\n Our newsletters are also a great way to get connected. Subscribe here!<\/a><\/p>\n