New Delhi, July 25 -- It's easy to take for granted that your computer stays exactly where you left it, safe and locked. But what happens when you're halfway across town and you suddenly wonder if your work laptop is still wide open on your desk? Those moments can really make your heart race. Microsoft, though, seems to understand corporate stress, considering mass layoffs at the company. And their latest tweak to the Link to Windows app feels very much like a response to the small yet real worries that follow us out the door.

For years, plenty of us have used the Link to Windows or Phone Link app to move photos around or send quick messages without switching devices. It's handy for checking texts on your PC or pulling up screenshots fas...