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Splashtop Streamer works really great for just remoting in and doing things. However, I wanted to see if anybody uses a different remote app. for playing games on their desktop/laptops?
I wanted to try Minecraft and it works really well, the arrow keys work but when I try to use the mouse, the pointer uses the pointer on the tablet and not in Windows. Splashtop doesn't really have a lot of features, anybody have any experience with a different app. that allows the pointer to be used better in windows?
Id be interested to hear from what other people are running as well. I'll be using my prime to connect to my work pc so I can do estimates on the go.
infinitemethod said:
Splashtop Streamer works really great for just remoting in and doing things. However, I wanted to see if anybody uses a different remote app. for playing games on their desktop/laptops?
I wanted to try Minecraft and it works really well, the arrow keys work but when I try to use the mouse, the pointer uses the pointer on the tablet and not in Windows. Splashtop doesn't really have a lot of features, anybody have any experience with a different app. that allows the pointer to be used better in windows?
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for minecraft why dont you just get the app?
tylermaciaszek said:
for minecraft why dont you just get the app?
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Because that has about 5% of the features of the actual Minecraft game. Also, my cousins run a server and you can't connect to those in that app.
infinitemethod said:
Because that has about 5% of the features of the actual Minecraft game. Also, my cousins run a server and you can't connect to those in that app.
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infinitemethod said:
Because that has about 5% of the features of the actual Minecraft game. Also, my cousins run a server and you can't connect to those in that app.
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oh i dont really play thats stupid thhey should make app alot better
Pocketcloud works when splashtop won't. My PC won't wake up after about 30 minutes of inactivity when using splashtop but pocketcloud still works.
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tateg said:
Pocketcloud works when splashtop won't. My PC won't wake up after about 30 minutes of inactivity when using splashtop but pocketcloud still works.
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Thanks for sharing but I just tried PocketCloud and it was a laggy mess compared to Splashtop.
I use teamviewer more often than anything else. I haven't tried gaming with it, but just thought I'd through that out there as an option.
xdaspyder said:
I use teamviewer more often than anything else. I haven't tried gaming with it, but just thought I'd through that out there as an option.
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Appreciate it. I'll try it out and post if it can work with games or at least Minecraft.
gaming
Well for gaming, there's the OnLive option. Bad thing is it'll cost some money. I really haven't seen anything else satisfactory to stream games.
are there any RDC apps that don't require you to install a host on the other PC? just being on the same network?
oasis9389 said:
are there any RDC apps that don't require you to install a host on the other PC? just being on the same network?
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Well all windows PC, windows xp and beyond have rdp all you have to do is enable it and then you can connect to it with any rdp client.
Teamviewer is what I use, works great on every platform I have tried.
I use log me in ignition and i love it.
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oasis9389 said:
are there any RDC apps that don't require you to install a host on the other PC? just being on the same network?
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The Xtralogic remote desktop app is a real RDC which doesn't require anything to be installed on the host system. It actually interfaces with Windows software beyond just showing you a clickable image like a lot of VNC apps.
My question is has anyone installed Xtralogic RDC on their prime, and does it work well?
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are there any RDC apps that don't require you to install a host on the other PC? just being on the same network?
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I used Xtralogic Remote Desktop Client. It's in Market for $25, but there's a trial available. I use it on my Galaxy Tab 10.1, my Galaxy Nexus, and have used it in the past on the TF101 and Galaxy S.
It works with the built-in RDP server on Windows 7, Vista, XP. I used it every day to manage a Windows Server 2008 R2 box. It also supports Terminal Services (RD Gateway) and Windows 8 (tested it with a Windows 8 VM).
It's not the best for streaming video from another computer, but in terms of true RDP compatibility, I have yet to see anything that beats it. $25 buys you a lot of updates, support, and flawless functionality.
@thegadfly you must have responded right after I clicked reply I'll be getting the Prime tomorrow so I'll post back here when I test it.
I used Splashtop on my TF1 - only one I found that properly used the keyboard and touchpad in the dock. Will be sticking with it for the TF2. Tried the phone version update on my Note this morning (now supported 720p resolution) and it's awesome - faster than before and new touchpad input is great.
Probably a silly question but is there any program that allows you to physically turn on your PC remotely
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shoutman said:
Probably a silly question but is there any program that allows you to physically turn on your PC remotely
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Look for "wake on lan"
My router has it build in.(Tomato USB)
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I'm wanting to have the Android OS on my Desktop computer. For a media center, as the android market has HBO, Netflix, Showtime, ect. I have a Dell Vostro 410 Desktop Computer. How do I get started, I'm using a Ethernet in order to get internet. Cause the main purpose is for media.
It's possible, take a look at android-x86.org
But you will run into problems with those types of apps complaining about your device being rooted or otherwise unsupported. Also, since your device is not supported by Google, Google Play Store won't work.
Really you would be better sticking to a more supported Desktop OS.
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It's possible, take a look at android-x86.org
But you will run into problems with those types of apps complaining about your device being rooted or otherwise unsupported. Also, since your device is not supported by Google, Google Play Store won't work.
Really you would be better sticking to a more supported Desktop OS.
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I agree that it seems an unusual choice but you can get round the market restrictions using the patched version of play store app which is available in one of the forums here at xda I think.
Dave
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There is android for computer try the liveCd Google it and burn it on a CD using roxio or Nero and you can boot android anytime you like
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from my understanding the Android SDK has a built in emulation for android, so i guess you could try it. Dont think you can Root the thing tho.
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I agree that it seems an unusual choice but you can get round the market restrictions using the patched version of play store app which is available in one of the forums here at xda I think.
Dave
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The main reason why I want my desktop computer to run on Android, is to make a Entertainment computer. A computer that connects to my TV and can watch HBO GO, Netflix, Showtime, Youtube, Ect.
Sieze said:
from my understanding the Android SDK has a built in emulation for android, so i guess you could try it. Dont think you can Root the thing tho.
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It has an option to make the system file read and write. So Root is usable, but I want to make a recovery on the computer, like I want to go into clockworkmod onto the computer.
Eller200 said:
The main reason why I want my desktop computer to run on Android, is to make a Entertainment computer. A computer that connects to my TV and can watch HBO GO, Netflix, Showtime, Youtube, Ect.
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Would it not be easier to use windows and the variety of free software for it to do so? You can hook pc up to tv and get a remote control so you could control pc with it, there are programs out there designed for such purposes, I used one years ago when I built a mame arcade cabinet that could also record tv and stream videos etc.
Get the x86 android release and if it does not work maybe try using windows as its unlikely android will be smooth enough on your pc because it won't have optimised drivers for your hardware.
Dave
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Well I try using Boxeee But They don't have Netflix, Pandora, Vudu, Ect.
Eller200 said:
Well I try using Boxeee But They don't have Netflix, Pandora, Vudu, Ect.
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I agree to others stating to use an actual computer OS. Have you looked into the wonderous works of Linux? There are endless builds out there. Plus with IE9 i know you can make custom shortcuts, like desktop icons, that when you launch them it will take you directly to netflix and log you in.
elesbb said:
I agree to others stating to use an actual computer OS. Have you looked into the wonderous works of Linux? There are endless builds out there. Plus with IE9 i know you can make custom shortcuts, like desktop icons, that when you launch them it will take you directly to netflix and log you in.
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I suppose the simplest approach would be to set windows up so desktop icons can be opened with one click. Then if you had a remote control you could use it to start the different things you want by using it to click on saved desktop shortcuts. Elesbb is right that it is a solution you could try.
Alternatively you could try media server which does have a netflix plugin.
Dave
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This is Right Android on Computer ???
WarriorMaN said:
This is Right Android on Computer ???
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Yes, it is possible
Dave
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mistermentality said:
Yes, it is possible
Dave
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waow this is good i think
mistermentality said:
Would it not be easier to use windows and the variety of free software for it to do so? You can hook pc up to tv and get a remote control so you could control pc with it, there are programs out there designed for such purposes, I used one years ago when I built a mame arcade cabinet that could also record tv and stream videos etc.
Get the x86 android release and if it does not work maybe try using windows as its unlikely android will be smooth enough on your pc because it won't have optimised drivers for your hardware.
Dave
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I have to agree. I think a windows box with a good media remote would be the best solution. That way it can be easily upgraded and drivers, drm, etc won't be an issue. Windows 8 is pretty touch oriented and might look nice as a media center.
That way when you want to upgrade hardware or OS you won't be stuck waiting for full driver support or patches and rewrites. I would also think it would be more powerful/feature-full for recording live TV etc.
Anything is possible though, and the Android x86 project would definitely be the place to start if you must go the Android route. Why not buy a high end Android tablet and run hdmi and then remote control that. I know that most peripherals exist in USB form, but I'm not sure how Android would handle, say, a USB TV tuner...
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There is one problem with your request. The Netflix APK is specifically designed for ARM and not x86 and as of right now there are no known x86 Netflix ports. So, Netflix will not work.
While Android x86 is smooth its hit or miss on some machines. I am running ICS from a live boot usb drive on my old Toshiba A135 S4467. It is by far faster to surf the internet and check emails and such with Android than my Windows install. The volume however is extremely low and only works through headphones on my laptop. Auto rotate can be an issue.
I would strongly recommend looking into XBMC for Windows instead, it is a very highly regarded media centre software, and has plugins for most Internet content sources e.g. Netflix etc. Much more workable than an Android emu.
If you have $49 spare VIA have just announced a nice Android PC which might be of interest rather than try to make your current PC an Android one. It has 720p H264 video playback, comes pre installed with Gingerbread with 2 gigabytes internal memory and 512 mb ram.
I wrote it about on my blog (Google Current link is in my signature), you can find out more in my blog or direct from VIA.
Dave
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Has anyone heard of a way to use the Touchpad as an extra screen on widows 8, or to utilise it as a touch screen for gestures?
The closest I know of is Splashtop's remote desktop testbed for Win8 but it is still in beta and was quite an expensive app from memory.
I don't know about Windows 8 and the new gestures specifically, but there are a lot of apps in the play store that make it so that you can use your phone/tablet as a trackpad for windows.
If you have android on it u can do it via iDesktop app.
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When I connect my Galaxy Nexus to my TV over HDMI, I can play YouTube videos but *only* the video shows on my TV.
I paired my phone with a Bluetooth mouse, but if I move the mouse or click (or tap the phone with my finger), the pause button and seek bar ONLY show on the phone, NOT the TV.
Is there any way to fix this?
I would like to use the Bluetooth mouse as a remote, but obviously with no on-screen controls appearing, this is difficult.
Anyone?
Try to use tv remote. A lot of stuff can be controlled on my android phone via tv remote when connected via hdmi.
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asmerito said:
Try to use tv remote. A lot of stuff can be controlled on my android phone via tv remote when connected via hdmi.
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Wow, I never thought to try that.
I'll test it out tonight, though I'm setting my expectations very low...
Nope. Didn't work. Tried every button on the remote.
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Nope. Didn't work. Tried every button on the remote.
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Sorry to hear that... I have Panasonic viera plasma tv. Some things work with remote, some not. Didn't try YouTube, but I'll report what happened.
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Darn.
I'm trying to use my phone as a set top box for YouTube etc, but the mouse not showing the on-screen controls on my TV make it impossible.
Well it turned out I was wrong. Nothing works via tv remote control. Tried with YouTube and xbmc. It was my sister's Xperia S. On Xperia everything works via hdmi except text input. No 3rd party app available afaik...
Sorry for inconvenience.
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asmerito said:
Well it turned out I was wrong. Nothing works via tv remote control. Tried with YouTube and xbmc. It was my sister's Xperia S. On Xperia everything works via hdmi except text input. No 3rd party app available afaik...
Sorry for inconvenience.
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No problem. I just wish there was a way
A phone with a Bluetooth mouse would be the ultimate set-top box:
- Free (since I already have a phone)
- And easily portable
Did you try this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yPvF32Dt0Q
You can change the dpi for 160 putting it in tablet mode and every thing is going to be better on a bigger screen... or just install paranoid and change just the yt app for tablet mode
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asmerito said:
Did you try this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yPvF32Dt0Q
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360porcento said:
You can change the dpi for 160 putting it in tablet mode and every thing is going to be better on a bigger screen... or just install paranoid and change just the yt app for tablet mode
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I'm not sure if either of you actually understood what this post is about?
thank you all for your help
What Rom are you running? Pa? If yes then put the yt app in tablet mode.
If you are not running any kind of pa the are you rooted? If yes, make a nand backup and change the dpi to 160 and reboot, connect to the tv and voila... The yt will be in tge tablet mode where you have all The options on screen. Are u gonna use The nexus as a tv box only:
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360porcento said:
What Rom are you running? Pa? If yes then put the yt app in tablet mode.
If you are not running any kind of pa the are you rooted? If yes, make a nand backup and change the dpi to 160 and reboot, connect to the tv and voila... The yt will be in tge tablet mode where you have all The options on screen. Are u gonna use The nexus as a tv box only:
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I am using a stock rooted Galaxy Nexus 4.2.
No, this is my daily phone, not just TV box only.
What is paranoid and how does it change the dpi of just the YouTube app?
Pa is a custom Rom that allows you to go under settings and customize the dpi and UI/ layout of each app... so you can have a app like the camera in the phone UI so that you have the buttons very big and you have also the Gmail app that is in tablet mode so that yo can see it in the double panel layout....
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I saw a video of a guy using his phone as a controller for World of Warcraft while running the game on his PC. He was essentially using the phone as a casting bar. I'm wondering what software (if any) is the best for that sort of thing. I basically need something that will act as a second monitor for my laptop and let me create custom buttons on that screen.
In fact, I don't even need the screen function. I just need a tap on my phone to register as a keypress on my laptop, and I need to be able to configure a grid of buttons. Being able to also give them custom icons world be ideal, but that might be too much to hope for. And connecting via bluetooth would also be smashing, but again probably just a dream.
Is there something out there like that, or was that video just a fabrication/test?
If I had to guess, that was proabably a WoW hack. Most likely, it was interfacing with his WoW account and not with his computer directly.
I dont play wow but apps like blueputdroid or other bluetooth keyboard like apps may work right i know that app has all the f keys and watnot??
Could he have been using Kainy?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kainy.client&hl=en
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