Windows 11 Virtual Desks Are Now Open For Business On Meta Quest Immersive productivity for Windows 11 is now available to all users on the Meta Quest 3 and the newer Quest 3S headsets. This follows the latest release of Meta Horizon OS and marks the general availability of a feature that was previously in a public preview phase. The system, called Mixed Reality Link, allows users to create a virtual multi-monitor workspace. After installing the application on their Windows 11 computer, users can pair their PC with their Meta Quest headset. Once connected, they are immersed in a virtual environment that displays the equivalent of multiple high-resolution monitors, providing a expansive digital canvas for work and projects. This virtual desktop experience is not limited to a local physical machine. Mixed Reality Link also supports cloud-based solutions, including Windows 365 Cloud PC, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Microsoft Dev Box. This expands its utility for enterprise users and those who rely on remote computing power. The functionality draws a direct comparison to the workspace capabilities of the Apple Vision Pro. However, the most significant difference for consumers is the dramatic gap in cost. The Meta Quest 3S starts at a much more accessible 300 dollars, positioning it as a far more approachable virtual productivity tool compared to the Apple Vision Pro, which carries a premium price tag of 3,500 dollars. This move is part of Metas continued heavy investment into virtual and augmented reality technologies. The company has recently previewed a next-generation VR headset that it claims will offer virtual experiences indistinguishable from reality. Meta is also advancing in the smart glasses arena with its Ray-Ban collaboration, which now features integrated AI for live translation and high-quality 3K video recording. The general availability of Mixed Reality Link solidifies the Meta Quest platform as a serious contender for professional and productivity use cases.
