Now that today's smartphones are capable of doing a bunch of things, from replying to emails to checking out your daily feed on social media, you can also turn it into a fully functional computer. Here's a guide on how to turn your smartphone into a desktop PC. Author's Note: Turning your smartphone into a desktop PC needs the following main components: an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and some dongles. Connecting a Keyboard and Mouse Photo by: PCWorld Most people are used to typing on a touchscreen on their smartphone, but nothing can take away the feeling of typing on a regular keyboard– particularly when you need to be efficient. This process for Android smartphones is pretty straightforward, but there's no way to use an iPhone with a wired keyboard or mouse. External Display: Cast to a Larger Display Now, the issue lies in the fact that not all smartphones offer the mirror display function using a Bluetooth or wired connection. That's the only downside, but the vast majority of Android smartphones are compatible with projecting their displays using a Chromecast. Not all of us have access to external displays, but you can still experience a desktop-like screen mainly on your smartphone. Read more in our articles including "Turn your Smartphone into a Desktop PC" and "Round-up: Top 10 Flagship Smartphones".
Now that today's smartphones are capable of doing a bunch of things, from replying to emails to checking out your daily feed on social media, you can also turn it into a fully functional computer. Here's a guide on how to turn your smartphone into a desktop PC.
Author's Note: Turning your smartphone into a desktop PC needs the following main components: an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and some dongles. Connecting a Keyboard and Mouse Photo by: PCWorld Most people are used to typing on a touchscreen on their smartphone, but nothing can take away the feeling of typing on a regular keyboard– particularly when you need to be efficient. This process for Android smartphones is pretty straightforward, but there's no way to use an iPhone with a wired keyboard or mouse.
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