I've got a main desktop computer at home, I'd like watch movies using it but able to control it afar.
For example, I would like to lay on my bed and control the desktop using my own laptop via wireless.
I've been looking for solutions to my question. I tried to use remote desktop, I can pause the movie but I then have to go to the pc to log in the OS again. I also tried to bind my desktop to my mobile phone over bluetooth, this works as I can control the mouse etc. but I found I can barely see the mouse pointer when at long distance.
I still wish I can use my laptop as a remote control, is this possible?
Best Answer
The program you want is Synergy. I personally have used it exactly as you describe.
Here's an explanatory picture from their website:
So you would set up your laptop as the server, and your desktop as a client.
If you have problems seeing the mouse cursor on the far away monitor, I'd suggest you simply increase the pointer size in the control panel.