Google Authenticator vs Link to Windows Usage & Stats

Google Authenticator adds an extra layer of security to your online accounts by adding a second step of verification when you sign in. This means that in addition to your password, you'll also need to enter a code that is generated by the Google Authenticator app on your phone. The verification code can be generated by the Google Authenticator app on your phone, even if you don't have a network or cellular connection. * Sync your Authenticator codes to your Google Account and across your devices. This way, you can always access them even if you lose your phone. * Set up your Authenticator accounts automatically with a QR code. This is quick and easy, and it helps to ensure that your codes are set up correctly. * Support for multiple accounts. You can use the Authenticator app to manage multiple accounts, so you don't have to switch between apps every time you need to sign in. * Support for time-based and counter-based code generation. You can choose the type of code generation that best suits your needs. * Transfer accounts between devices with a QR code. This is a convenient way to move your accounts to a new device. * To use Google Authenticator with Google, you need to enable 2-Step Verification on your Google Account. To get started visit http://www.google.com/2step Permission notice: Camera: Needed to add accounts using QR codes

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Link to Windows

You love your phone. So does your PC. Get instant access to everything you love on your phone, right from your PC. To get started, install the Link to Windows app on your Android phone and connect it with the Phone Link on your Windows PC. Link your Android phone and PC to view and reply to text messages, make and receive calls*, view your notifications, and more. Make emailing yourself photos a thing of the past as you share your favorite images between your phone and PC. Copy, edit, and even drag and drop photos without ever touching your phone. Phone Link features: • Make and receive calls from your PC* • Manage your Android phone's notifications on your PC • Access your favorite mobile apps** on your PC • Read and reply to text messages from your PC • Drag files between your PC and phone** • Copy and paste content between your PC and phone** • Instantly access the photos on your phone from your PC • Use your PC's bigger screen, keyboard, mouse, and touch screen to interact with your phone from your PC. Integrated with select** Microsoft Duo, Samsung, and HONOR phones for an even better experience: The Link to Windows app comes integrated so no additional apps need to be downloaded from the Play Store. Link to Windows is easy to find in the Quick Access tray (swipe down from the top of your screen to access it). Exclusive features like cross-device copy and paste, Phone screen, file drag-and-drop, and Apps. Let us know what features you'd like to see next by selecting “Send feedback” in the Phone Link settings. *Calls requires a Windows 10 PC with Bluetooth capability. **Drag and drop, Phone screen and Apps all require a compatible Microsoft Duo, Samsung or HONOR device (full list and breakdown of capabilities: aka.ms/phonelinkdevices). The multiple apps experience requires a Windows 10 PC running the May 2020 Update or later and has at least 8GB of RAM, and your Android device must be running Android 11.0. The Link to Windows accessibility service is for those using a screen reading tool on the PC. When the service is enabled, it lets you control all your phone’s apps from your PC using Android keyboard navigation while receiving spoken feedback from your PC speakers. No personal or sensitive data is collected via Accessibility Service. By installing this app, you agree to the Microsoft Terms of Use https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=246338 and Privacy Statement https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=248686.